Megan Kaun

SR bans use of weed killer

SR bans use of weed killer Synthetic herbicide contains chemical known to cause cancer By GUY KOVNER THE PRESS DEMOCRAT The Santa Rosa City Council on Tuesday banned the use of synthetic weed-killers like Roundup at dozens of parks, buildings and medians around town. The decision came on a unanimous vote — with Mayor Chris …

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Back to School brings concerns about pesticide exposure

Back to School brings concerns about pesticide exposure By Megan Kaun and Nichole Warwick We live in a beautiful region with idyllic farms and open space. We are a Right to Farm County so we accept the inconveniences from farm operations; strong smells, bright lights, loud noises, etc. It’s a small price to pay to …

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