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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026

Understanding the Cyclospora Outbreak, Farmworker Visa Changes & Immigration Policies

from North Bay 101 · host The NorCal News Department

National headlines about Cyclospora have raised questions about food safety across the country - but what does the outbreak actually mean for the North Bay? National headlines about Cyclospora have raised questions about food safety across the country - but what does the outbreak actually mean for the North Bay? This week on North Bay 101, KQED senior editor Carly Severin explains how Cyclospora spreads, why California isn't seeing the same surge as other states, and what residents should know to protect themselves. Plus, we examine new federal farmworker visa rules and hear from a local immigration attorney about how changing federal policies are affecting families in Sonoma County. Episode Guests:     Carly Severin, KQED Senior Editor     Natalie Hanson, Press Democrat Business Reporter     Shandra Back, KRCB News Reporter Looking for more North Bay News? Download the NorCal Public Media App to your device for access to the latest news, podcasts episodes, and our KRCB 104.9 FM livestream.

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