ALSO: A bill that would allow employees to place liens on their former employer’s property to collect unpaid wages passed a California Assembly Committee Wednesday.

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Today's reporting by Lori Abbott (CANS,)  and Max Pringle (CPRN.)

With outbreaks of whooping cough reported in 6 Sonoma County Schools, parents and public health officials are on edge. In the last 15 years vaccination rates have decreased sharply over concerns about possible side effect. On today's North Bay Report, we speak with public health and school officials about the resurgence of diseases that can be prevented with vaccines.  

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services has issued pertussis health advisories this year, following confirmed outbreaks. Infants too young for vaccination are at greatest risk of dying from whooping cough. Public health officials are concentrating on encouraging pregnant women and all who come in contact with infants to be up-to-date on vaccinations. For more information visit the Department of Health Services website. 

  ALSO: A bill that would require labeling of all genetically modified foods sold in California passed a state Senate committee Tuesday.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Today's reporting by Katie Orr and Max Pringle.

  ALSO: Some Democratic state lawmakers want to create an “earned income tax credit” in California that mirrors the federal government’s program.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Today's reports by Ben Adler.