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Placer County Public Health Shares Respiratory Virus Data; Updated Vaccines now Available

Sep 10, 2024 04:12PM ● By Placer County News Release

As updated vaccines become available through local healthcare providers, Placer County Public Health is sharing data around respiratory virus deaths in the last year, from July 2023 through June 2024.

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CDPH Warns of Increased Risk of Valley Fever Through Fall

Sep 06, 2024 11:37AM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

Investigation Continues into Reports of Valley Fever Among Music Festival Attendees

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Suicide Prevention Month Can Save Lives

Sep 05, 2024 09:51AM ● By MPG Staff

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and discuss this urgently increasing crisis

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New Report Estimates Potential Water Losses

Aug 21, 2024 04:59PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

On July 31, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) released its final 2023 State Water Project (SWP) Delivery Capability Report

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Back-to-School Immunization Clinic Ready in Auburn

Aug 20, 2024 03:52PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Public Health is offering free immunization clinics for children who may have difficultly accessing vaccines needed to attend school.

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California Aims to Improve Ability to Measure How Much Water Is Flowing Throughout the State

Aug 20, 2024 08:55AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

On Aug. 15, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced a new partnership opportunity to support the state’s ability to measure stream and river flows through the California Stream Gage Improvement Program (CalSIP) as climate extremes continue to impact the state’s water supply

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Stay Safe from Rattlesnakes

Aug 19, 2024 04:01PM ● By Judy Andrews

Although wildlife sightings are typically more common near rivers, creeks and open spaces, this year’s extreme heat has forced the local wildlife, including many unwelcome visitors such as venomous snakes, to seek food, water and shelter in populated areas, sometimes right into our backyards

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Joint Air Quality Advisory from Placer County Health and Human Services and the Placer County Air Pollution Control District

Aug 09, 2024 08:48AM ● By Placer County Health and Human Services News Release

Placer County Health and Human Services and the Placer County Air Pollution Control District are issuing a joint air quality advisory through Sunday, August 11, 2024, to notify the public of poor air quality conditions due to smoke from the Crozier Fire burning in El Dorado County.

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West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes Detected in Sheridan

Jul 11, 2024 10:22AM ● By Placer Mosquito & Vector Control District News Release

Placer Mosquito urges residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites with EPA-registered repellent

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Californians Affected by Wildfire Smoke Should Take Steps to Protect Their Health

Jul 09, 2024 01:08PM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is Urging Californians to Take Steps to Protect Themselves from Air Pollutants

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Dangerous Heatwave Continues

Jul 09, 2024 11:53AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom Urged Californians on July 5 to Take Precautions and Directed an All-Hands Response to the Heatwave by State Government

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Placer County Libraries Extend Hours to Provide Relief From Excessive Heat

Jul 02, 2024 04:14PM ● By Placer County News Release

Auburn, Colfax, and Foresthill Library Locations Will Have Extended Hours Due to the Heat Wave

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California Expands Access to Naloxone

Jun 25, 2024 04:37PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

On June 21, Governor Gavin Newsom Announced that CalRx-Branded Over-the-Counter Naloxone HCL Nasal Spray, 4 mg, will be Available for Free to Eligible Organizations Through the Naloxone Distribution Project

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Prepare for Boating Hazards

Jun 14, 2024 11:49AM ● By U.S. National Weather Service News Release

Check Weather Forecast and Make Sure Your Boat has Essential and Required Safety Equipment and Communications Tools

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Retire Flags with Dignity at SAFE Credit Union

Jun 11, 2024 02:44PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

There will be Flag Retirement Bins at All SAFE Credit Union Branches Through June 29

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1 in 6 New Trucks and Buses in California Are Zero-Emission

Jun 11, 2024 02:33PM ● By Office of Governor Newsom News Release

Sales of New Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks in California in 2023 Have Doubled from the Prior Year

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Help Prevent Fentanyl Fatalities by Being Aware

May 28, 2024 11:52AM ● By Carol Feineman

The Third Annual “Fighting Fentanyl” Fentanyl Awareness Event Will Be on June 1

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High Number of California Brown Pelicans Show Signs of Sickness

May 16, 2024 10:51AM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has Received Increased Reports of California Brown Pelicans, a Fully Protected Species, Stranded Along the Coast from Santa Cruz County South to San Diego County, Since Late April

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Caltrans Awards Historic Contracts, Seeking to Improve Safety

May 15, 2024 11:22AM ● By Caltrans News Release

California Seeks to Harness the Power of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) to Protect Vulnerable Road Users and Improve Traffic Flows

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CalAnimals and More to Host First-Ever California Adopt-A-Pet Day On June 1

May 08, 2024 04:09PM ● By Will Reisman, Progress Public Affairs News Release

ASPCA Providing Funds to Cover Adoption Fees for Participating Shelters

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San Juan Water District Prevails in CEQA Litigation

May 07, 2024 03:01PM ● By San Juan Water District News Release

San Juan Does Not Have to Pay Any of the $93,000 in Attorneys’ Fees that CHWD and FOWD Claimed to Have Expended in Pursuing the Complaint

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May 01, 2024 09:34AM ● By Scott Knight, The Jason Foundation

Since 1949, Mental Health America and its Affiliates Across the Country Have Led the Observance of May as Mental Health Awareness Month

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Salmon Poisoning Disease Warning Given to Dog Owners

Apr 26, 2024 02:12PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

Salmon Poisoning Disease is a Potentially Fatal Condition Seen Only in Dogs

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County Nurses Prepare for Disasters

Apr 26, 2024 10:23AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

By Collaborating with Local Nursing Professionals, Our Nurses will be Equipped to Provide Safe and Effective Care to our Community

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Lawsuit Against San Juan Water Alleges Illegal Rate Increases

Apr 23, 2024 04:41PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Citrus Heights Water District (CHWD) and the Fair Oaks Water District (FOWD) Jointly File Lawsuit Against the San Juan Water District (SJWD)

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Becerra, Bera Discuss Healthcare Worker Shortage at Rio Americano

Apr 23, 2024 03:12PM ● By Adam Abolfazli, photos by Rami Al Mufti

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Rep. Ami Bera Hear Concerns and Promote Medical Education

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Senator Dahle Sheds Light on Dems Dark Solar Scheme

Apr 10, 2024 03:38PM ● By Office of Senator Brian Dahle News Release

Dahle Praises Proposal to Limit the Amount of Costs Shifted to Non-Participating Customers

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Social Worker Saves Child's Life

Apr 02, 2024 09:35AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County's Renee Calls 911 and Clears Child's Airway

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Sacramento County Behavioral Health Serving Those in Need

Mar 12, 2024 11:30AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services (BHS)​ provides programs, services, outreach, education, and engagement to eligible residents of Sacramento County

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Dignity Health Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces

Feb 13, 2024 02:44PM ● By Dignity Health News Release

Dignity Health Recognized for the Second Consecutive Year

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Community resources available to assist Placer County residents impacted by recent storms

Feb 07, 2024 04:31PM ● By Placer County News Release

Two community resource centers, plus libraries, open for residents impacted by power outages

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Storm Season Safety: Evacuation Warning vs. Evacuation Order

Feb 07, 2024 09:02AM ● By California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services News Release

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Reminds Californians About Being Prepared

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Momentum Continues for the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, Retail Theft Reduction Act

Feb 06, 2024 03:30PM ● By Becky Warren, Elevate Public Affairs News Release

California Voters Give Over 300,000 Signatures to Put Act on Ballot

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Missile Site’s TCE Spreading to Border of Active-Adult Community

Feb 06, 2024 02:59PM ● By Carol Feineman, photos by Carol Feineman

Defunct Site in Lincoln Caused Contamination

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$5 Million Grant Awarded to Help Citrus Groves

Feb 05, 2024 03:09PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

California Farmers Implement Climate-Smart Farming Practices

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