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California's State Parks: On the Rocks

Habitually underfunded, about one in four state parks are now threatened with closure.

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Examining how California is responding to climate change.

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An inside look into the people and politics of state government.

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A window into health in California.

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The Benefits of Early Breastfeeding

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The benefits of breastfeeding for the first six months of life are well known. Breast-fed babies typically require fewer visits to the pediatrician, and moms experience reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancer. But in California, about 41 percent of mothers breastfeed exclusively up to three months -- and just 17 percent are still breastfeeding at six months. We hear about some California hospitals at the forefront of promoting the breast as best. Reporter: Sarah Varney

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