Dina Kupfer

Nov 29, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Dina Kupfer

SACRAMENTO — A landmark clinical trial is underway at UC Davis Health: the world's first spina bifida treatment combining fetal surgery with stem cells. A child taking their first steps marks a major milestone, but for 20-month-old Nixon, these steps are scientifically a miracle. "Obviously, every child you love and care for, but to see his progress, it's just different because of what he's going through and what he's gone through," Nixon's father, Jared, said.

Nov 28, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Dina Kupfer

United Way helps one South American family call Sacramento home We are partnering with United Way (UW) this season to give back to families in our community. The nonprofit's mission is to connect low-income families with resources for housing, education, and financial assistance. One family from South America is making Sacramento their new home thanks to United Way's literacy tutoring program. Alexis Toala and his family moved to California from Ecuador two years ago.

Jan 11, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Dina Kupfer |Cameron Glenn

Palisades Tahoe confirms they conducted avalanche prevention operations LAKE TAHOE - One day after an avalanche at Palisades Tahoe killed a Northern California skier and injured another, some are asking whether resort visitors need to take additional precautions to stay safe on the slopes. Deadly avalanches happen inbounds at resorts but they're rare, according to a ski industry expert.

Dec 27, 2023 | blogarama.com | Dina Kupfer

CBS13 spoke with the senator behind the bill and a mother who experienced late-term pregnancy loss. “I was at full term. I was on my due date. I was ready to go, and all of a sudden, there was no heartbeat,” Esmiralda Garcia said. In May of 2015, Garcia was faced with her worst nightmare. Despite a perfect pregnancy through nine months, something went terribly wrong the day she was supposed to deliver her baby girl, Camille. “I was waiting to give birth to her, and she was a stillborn,” Garcia said.

Dec 26, 2023 | cbsnews.com | Dina Kupfer

SACRAMENTO — A new law taking effect in 2024 will ensure California workers are given time off for reproductive loss. CBS13 spoke with the senator behind the bill and a mother who experienced late-term pregnancy loss. "I was at full term. I was on my due date. I was ready to go, and all of a sudden, there was no heartbeat," Esmiralda Garcia said. In May of 2015, Garcia was faced with her worst nightmare.