George Lavender|A study finds the rate has been dropping throughout California, but it's gone up somewhat in San Bernardino, Imperial and Stanislaus counties.
The group's California branch projects it would lose about 80 percent of its annual budget. Patients might need to seek care at other clinics, which are already struggling to meet demand.
Toxics regulators had planned to report in December on levels of lead and other metals around Quemetco. Now they plan to release their findings in March.
A change in contractors for a state-run AIDS program has led to enrollment delays and left some patients unable to get necessary medications and timely care.
If Anaplex Corp.'s emissions exceed a certain threshold, it must shut down any equipment that could emit the carcinogen. Aerocraft agreed to a similar plan last month.
A review of the federal aid program for poor women with infants and small children also calls for more whole grains and less juice, milk and canned baby food.
