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Dr. Flojaune Cofer and Assemblymember Kevin McCarty discuss why they are running to become Sacramento’s next mayor. Also, getting information on this year’s election from CapRadio’s voter guide.

They’re cute and furry but they like to share with their friends... every single one of them. The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office shared video Monday of what may be the wildest calls they’ve ...

LIVE IN BROO Deadly flooding from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina has also disrupted the underground nests of yellow jackets, bees and other insects, causing them to swarm and sting ...

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Swarms of wasps stirred up by flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene have prompted US health officials to stock up on allergy medication. The search for survivors and victims has entered ...

Funding Sacramento’s libraries through Measure E. A new study from UC Davis Health restores communication to people who cannot speak. Finally, a new English-Farsi book collection is helping ...

West Monroe, N.Y. — Eastern equine encephalitis virus and the West Nile virus have been detected in mosquitoes in West Monroe, officials said. The Oswego County Health Department was notified by ...

SINGAPORE: Male Wolbachia-carrying mosquitoes will be released at five additional sites to suppress the aedes mosquito population and mitigate the risk of dengue outbreaks, announced the National ...

A number of essential oils can be used as natural insect repellents and help you avoid those pesky and potentially dangerous mosquito bites. These can make good alternatives to the popular sprays that ...