Monica Coleman

Oct 2, 2024 | abc10.com | Monica Coleman

A new vaccine reportedly helps protect unborn babies from RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). The vaccine, called Abrysvo, is available now at Kaiser Permanente to patients between the 32nd week and the end of the 36th week of pregnancy. "What it does do is give the baby's immune system great tools to fight against the virus itself and if it mutates the baby immune system will have better tools," said Shilpa Mathew, an obstetrics and gynecology doctor at Kaiser Permanete .

Jun 17, 2024 | romancedailynews.com | Monica Coleman

By Dr. Monica ColemanSo I kind of love cooking competition shows. And I do watch them while I’m cooking. Because … inspiration. I’ve even roped my kid into them, and we watch the ones with kids cooking or with really creative baking. And on the cooking shows with professional chefs (Top Chef, for example), there’s always one or two chefs who want to do everything. They put all the garnishes, herbs, foam, whatever it is on the plate.

Jun 11, 2024 | abc10.com | Monica Coleman

DAVIS, Calif. — While outside enjoying the trees, a conversation between students began about how to better the mental health of others at UC Davis. “We actually met with Cornell University because they were one of the first ones to start a program like this and we were really excited. Cornell was so helpful in getting this off the ground for us," said Sydney Holmes, a Health Promotion Specialist at UC Davis.

Jun 4, 2024 | abc10.com | Lauren Walike |Monica Coleman

SOLANO COUNTY, Calif — California Forever is proposing a new regional sports complex in Solano County. The proposed complex, called Solano Sports Complex, would be a multi-sport facility for youth and adult sports, including facilities for baseball and softball, football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, gymnastics, swimming and more. The goal is to host sports camps, leagues, and tournaments locally and regionally.

May 29, 2024 | abc10.com | Monica Coleman

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento restaurateur Russell Okubo reflected on his Japanese heritage as part of ABC10's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month coverage. Okubo grew up attending Sacramento schools. He called his early years a simple life. "As I got older, being taught family values and consideration for others,” Okubo said. Home before the street lights turned on and constant family dinners, but he faced challenges as did those who looked like him.