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    In Santa Barbara, a clinical trial addresses early childhood adversity

    A clinical trial in Santa Barbara is testing intervention techniques for children experiencing toxic stress. Vandenberg Air Force Base is going green with one of the largest solar farms in the county.

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    By Jonathan Bastian • Apr 13, 2018 • 26m Listen

    Photo Credit: Maessive

    In this episode

    4 stories
    1. 0:00

      Childhood trauma can lead to lifelong health problems

      According to a study by the Center for Disease Control and Kaiser Health, childhood trauma like abuse, neglect and parental separation can change our biological systems and lead to chronic health conditions.

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      8 min
    2. 7:45

      Is the Central Coast the new Emerald Triangle?

      The Central Coast is becoming California’s new marijuana hotspot. Growers in Santa Barbara County have received 737 cannabis cultivation permits since Proposition 64 passed in 2016, more than any other county in California.

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      7 min
    3. 14:28

      Vandenberg goes green with new solar panels

      Vandenberg Air Force Base is making news for more than launching Elon Musk’s rockets into space. This week, the base unveiled its massive new solar array.

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      6 min
    4. 20:45

      Entangled Waters art installation at the Santa Barbara Courthouse

      Video projections of dancers swimming through trash will light up the walls and arches of the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. The videos are part of an art installation project called Entangled Waters.

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      5 min
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      Jonathan Bastian

      Host, Life Examined

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      Kathryn Barnes

      Producer, Reporter

      NewsCentral Coast

    In this episode

    4 stories
    1. 0:008 min

      Childhood trauma can lead to lifelong health problems

    2. 7:457 min

      Is the Central Coast the new Emerald Triangle?

    3. 14:286 min

      Vandenberg goes green with new solar panels

    4. 20:455 min

      Entangled Waters art installation at the Santa Barbara Courthouse

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