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Health disparities, described in Healthy People 2020 as health differences that are closely linked with social, economic, and environmental disadvantage, adversely impact people of color in the United States.

At fast food and sit-down restaurants across California, kids' meals come with water or milk automatically. At least, that should be the case since state law requires restaurants to offer the healthy beverages by default to reduce the amount of sugary beverages served to children.

At fast food and sit-down restaurants across California, kids' meals come with water or milk automatically. At least, that should be the case since state law requires restaurants to offer the healthy beverages by default to reduce the amount of sugary beverages served to children.

Wildlife Habitat By Max Light-Pacheco UCCE Master Gardener I want to provide an enticing refuge in my yard for wildlife. How can I make this happen? Anne L.

Avocados are a semi subtropical tree that can be found in high elevations of cloud forests in Mexico and Central America. A delicious and highly nutritious fruit, the cultivation of avocado has spread around the world.

Ever seen the California state insect, the dogface butterfly (Zerene eurydice), or toured its celebrated habitat near Auburn on the Shutamul Bear River Preserve, owned by Placer Land Trust (PLT)?

This is the second story in our #NationalWellnessMonth series. See the first story, Guidance for healthy eating at all ages. Many Californians' well-being has suffered after months of sheltering at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Preserve Your Tomatoes By Carol Michael UCCE Master Food Preserver Our tomato vines are heavy with fruit. We have plenty for sandwiches, salsa and salads. Can you give suggestions to safely preserve them for winter? Jason R., San Luis Obispo There are many methods to preserve tomatoes.

The 8th California Oak Symposium is scheduled to be held March 22-25, 2021, at Embassy Suites, San Luis Obispo. The theme for the conference is Sustaining Oak Woodlands Under Current and Future Conditions.

Outstanding work recognized with Distinguished Service Awards Sponsored by UC ANR and Academic Assembly Council, the Distinguished Service Awards (DSA) recognize service and academic excellence in UC Cooperative Extension over a significant period of time.