Schools Recognized By USDA For Improving Students’ Nutrition, Health
Superintendent Nancy Kelly initiated pilot programs two years ago to overhaul the food the schools were serving, and the changes paid off. Three schools were granted silver status under the U.S. Department of Agriculture's voluntary program HealthierUS School Challenge: Smarter Lunchrooms. Nationally, fewer than two out of every 100 schools are given a silver or gold status.
The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin:
USDA Deems 3 Upland Schools 'Healthier' Than Other Schools
Superintendent Nancy Kelly knew if she wanted to improve the minds and bodies of students in the Upland Unified School District, she would have to overhaul the nutrition program. About two years ago, the district’s nutrition services program began offering locally-sourced menu options once a week, removing syrup from the breakfast menus and offering fresh fruits and vegetables three times a week at specific school sites. (Marquez, 3/9)
In other news from around the state —
Tehachapi News:
Tehachapi City Council Considers Banning Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
The Tehachapi City Council considered an ordinance Monday night that would prohibit medical marijuana dispensaries, cooperatives and collectives — and heard from several people who support the use of marijuana. The ordinance, which would also ban the mobile delivery, cultivation and processing of marijuana, was only introduced. It will be up for a public hearing and a vote at the March 21 meeting. (Budge, 3/9)
The Bakersfield Californian:
Medical Board Withdraws Accusation Against Doctor, Documents Show
A California Medical Board accusation filed against a Bakersfield doctor last June alleging poor treatment of patients has been withdrawn, according to medical board documents the physician provided The Californian Wednesday. A spokeswoman for the Medical Board said she could not confirm the agency had withdrawn the accusation against Dr. William Bichai but stressed there is nothing negative in the licensing information it has for him. (3/9)
KERO Bakersfield:
State Medical Board Looking Into Pediatrician After She Was Arrested For Leaving Her Kids In Her Car
The California State Medical Board is investigating pediatrician Christie Yee after she was arrested for leaving her two young children in a car unattended for more than an hour. Yee was arrested Tuesday after someone heard the two children crying in the van while throwing out the trash. (Harrington, 3/9)