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How a Chumash nursery is preserving culture, and extreme heat is putting expectant moms at risk
The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash is cultivating native plant species in its nursery — as a way to preserve its indigenous culture. Extreme heat is causing preterm pregnancies and even infant death in some cases.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 24m ListenThe Santa Ynez Band of Chumash is cultivating native plant species in its nursery — as a way to preserve its indigenous culture. Extreme heat is causing preterm pregnancies and even infant death in some cases. A new bill would allow farmworkers to cast remote votes in union elections, and it’s awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature.
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3 storiesAt this Chumash plant nursery in Santa Ynez, native seeds are bringing tribal culture back to life
The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash is cultivating native plant species in its nursery — as a way to preserve its indigenous culture.
Read the story7 minWhy extreme heat can hurt expectant moms, prompt early pregnancy and infant death
Extreme heat is causing preterm pregnancies and even infant death in some cases.
Read the story10 minFarmworkers can vote from home if new CA bill passes. Critics say this would kill jobs
Farmworkers would be able to remotely vote in union elections — if a new bill gets Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature. Advocates say the legislation would ward against intimidation that can happen in the workplace.
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