The Doctor Is In, and Lives Down the Road

Aired on The California Report Magazine on September 20, 2013.

http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R201309201630/b

and on NPR's Latino USA September 27th:

http://latinousa.org/2013/09/27/drafting-rural-doctors/

Rural California has long faced a shortage of doctors, and in the San Joaquin Valley studies show the number of primary care physicians per person is about half the state’s average. But here and there, you can find physicians who really commit to their communities. We meet a couple of dedicated rural physicians, and a collaboration to cultivate more doctors like them.

Rural California has long faced a shortage of doctors, and in the San Joaquin Valley studies show the number of primary care physicians per person is about half the state?s average. But here and there, you can find physicians who really commit to their communities. We meet a couple of dedicated rural physicians, and a collaboration to cultivate more doctors like them - See more at: http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R201309201630/b#sthash.6SIUV3LP.dpuf

It's Not California, it's the State of Jefferson

Aired on The California Report Magazine on August 30, 2013.

http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R201308301630/d

Up in far Northern California and southern Oregon, if you drive through the high desert, forests and mountain valleys, you’ll take the State of Jefferson Scenic Byway. You can check out the State of Jefferson jam band. If you’re searching for the public radio station, you’ll hear the announcer say, “You’re listening to the rhythm and news service of Jefferson Public Radio, committed to supporting lifelong learning and the arts in the mythical State of Jefferson since 1969.”

That’s because many people living there don’t really identify with California or Oregon. They say they live in the State of Jefferson. It’s an idea with a long history; there’s been talk of a separate state since the 1850s, and that talk continues. Earlier this month a group brought a resolution to the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors to withdraw from California and start over. Now, some young people trying to make a life there incorporate that State of Jefferson heritage while looking forward.

Up in far Northern California and southern Oregon, if you drive through the high desert, forests and mountain valleys, you’ll take the State of Jefferson Scenic Byway. You can check out the State of Jefferson jam band. If you’re searching for the public radio station, you’ll hear the announcer say, “You’re listening to the rhythm and news service of Jefferson Public Radio, committed to supporting lifelong learning and the arts in the mythical State of Jefferson since 1969.”
That’s because many people living there don’t really identify with California or Oregon. They say they live in the State of Jefferson. It’s an idea with a long history; there’s been talk of a separate state since the 1850s, and that talk continues. Earlier this month a group brought a resolution to the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors to withdraw from California and start over.
Now, some young people trying to make a life there incorporate that State of Jefferson heritage while looking forward
- See more at: http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R201308301630/d#sthash.lZ5tZLS1.dpuf

Up in far Northern California and southern Oregon, if you drive through the high desert, forests and mountain valleys, you’ll take the State of Jefferson Scenic Byway. You can check out the State of Jefferson jam band. If you’re searching for the public radio station, you’ll hear the announcer say, “You’re listening to the rhythm and news service of Jefferson Public Radio, committed to supporting lifelong learning and the arts in the mythical State of Jefferson since 1969.”
That’s because many people living there don’t really identify with California or Oregon. They say they live in the State of Jefferson. It’s an idea with a long history; there’s been talk of a separate state since the 1850s, and that talk continues. Earlier this month a group brought a resolution to the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors to withdraw from California and start over.
Now, some young people trying to make a life there incorporate that State of Jefferson heritage while looking forward.
- See more at: http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R201308301630/d#sthash.lZ5tZLS1.dpuf

Up in far Northern California and southern Oregon, if you drive through the high desert, forests and mountain valleys, you’ll take the State of Jefferson Scenic Byway. You can check out the State of Jefferson jam band. If you’re searching for the public radio station, you’ll hear the announcer say, “You’re listening to the rhythm and news service of Jefferson Public Radio, committed to supporting lifelong learning and the arts in the mythical State of Jefferson since 1969.”
That’s because many people living there don’t really identify with California or Oregon. They say they live in the State of Jefferson. It’s an idea with a long history; there’s been talk of a separate state since the 1850s, and that talk continues. Earlier this month a group brought a resolution to the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors to withdraw from California and start over.
Now, some young people trying to make a life there incorporate that State of Jefferson heritage while looking forward.
- See more at: http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R201308301630/d#sthash.lZ5tZLS1.dpuf

The People's Kitchen

Aired October 4, 2013 on NPR's Latino USA:

http://latinousa.org/2013/10/04/the-peoples-kitchen/

For Latino USA's series on community healthy, I visit The People’s Kitchen, an Oakland-based pay-what-you-can pop-up restaurant. Using only fresh, organic produce, the People’s Kitchen raises money for charity while raising consciousness about food issues.