More and more people are ditching their traditional lawns for ecologically diverse, less manicured options for their front yards. 

This, as experts say a biodiverse yard can not only save water, but also help the local critters and the ecosystem they live in.  

For more on the benefits of a non-traditional lawn and how to get started, KCBS Radio's Liz Saint John is joined by A. Haven Kiers, a landscape architecture and ecology professor at UC Davis. 

More and more people are ditching their traditional lawns for ecologically diverse, less manicured options for their front yards. 
This, as experts say a biodiverse yard can not only save water, but also help the local critters and the ecosystem they live in.  
For more on the benefits of a non-traditional lawn and how to get started, KCBS Radio's Liz Saint John is joined by A. Haven Kiers, a landscape architecture and ecology professor at UC Davis.

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Expert explains benefits for California residents ditching tradition lawns

As we've been reporting on KCBS, authorities shut down Interstate 80 both ways in Fairfield following a high speed chase with a shooting suspect that spanned four Bay Area counties.

Police and the suspect had a standoff on the freeway for two hours, before the incident concluded. 

For a recap of what took place, KCBS Radio's Alisa Clancy was joined  by California Highway Patrol Officer... David de Rutte.

Photo credit: Getty Images 

As we've been reporting on KCBS, authorities shut down Interstate 80 both ways in Fairfield following a high speed chase with a shooting suspect that spanned four Bay Area counties.
Police and the suspect had a standoff on the freeway for two hours, before the incident concluded. 
For a recap of what took place, KCBS Radio's Alisa Clancy was joined  by California Highway Patrol Officer... David de Rutte.
Photo credit: Getty Images

Fairfield freeway showdown

Those who are affected by osteo-arthritis typically have issues with completing seemingly simple tasks like walking or bending down for groceries. 

While the pain is definitely present, doctors are unable to diagnose the chronic condition until it's interfered with everyday activities. 

But researchers from Duke University are learning that the damage in the bones can start up to eight years before an X-ray picks it up. 

For a better understanding, KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Virginia Byers Kraus, Lead author of the study and a professor of medicine at Duke University.

Those who are affected by osteo-arthritis typically have issues with completing seemingly simple tasks like walking or bending down for groceries. 
While the pain is definitely present, doctors are unable to diagnose the chronic condition until it's interfered with everyday activities. 
But researchers from Duke University are learning that the damage in the bones can start up to eight years before an X-ray picks it up. 
For a better understanding, KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Virginia Byers Kraus, Lead author of the study and a professor of medicine at Duke University.

Osteoarthritis damage can begin 8 years before X-ray detection is viable

Don't be surprised if you have to pay more for not showing up to an appointment. 

What was once a fee for flaking on a doctor's visit, is now seen at businesses across the board. 

For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Adam Rust, Director of financial services at the Consumer Federation of America.

Don't be surprised if you have to pay more for not showing up to an appointment. 
What was once a fee for flaking on a doctor's visit, is now seen at businesses across the board. 
For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Adam Rust, Director of financial services at the Consumer Federation of America.

Expert explains benefits for California residents ditching tradition lawns

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