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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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1 Pill Can Kill Placer Campaign Reports Continued Commitment to Combatting the Fentanyl Crisis and More

May 08, 2024 03:04PM ● By Placer County District Attorney's Office News Release

On May 7, on National Fentanyl Awareness Day, the Placer County 1 Pill Can Kill Placer campaign released its annual update

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Placer County Health & Human Services Launches New Campaign to Promote Perinatal Substance Use Services

May 07, 2024 02:56PM ● By County of Placer News Release

This year, Mother’s Day (May 12) happens to also be the first day of National Prevention Week, which promotes substance misuse prevention and positive mental health

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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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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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UC Davis Health Successfully Implants Triclip™ System to Repair Leaky Heart Valve

Apr 09, 2024 03:25PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

UC Davis Medical Center is one of the first sites nationwide to treat tricuspid regurgitation using a minimally invasive catheter system

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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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Placer County to Host Ribbon Cutting for New Health and Human Services Center in Auburn

Feb 07, 2024 09:35AM ● By Placer County News Release

New Health and Human Services Center in Auburn

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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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Placer Mosquito & Vector Control District Receives Record Public Service Requests for Anopheles Mosquitoes

Feb 06, 2024 02:57PM ● By Placer Mosquito & Vector Control District News Release

Placer County is active this past week with rice field mosquitoes, which are annoying but don't spread diseases to humans.

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Placer County to Host Ribbon Cutting for New Health and Human Services Center in Auburn

Feb 06, 2024 09:27AM ● By County of Placer News Release

The 142,000-Square-Foot Facility Consolidates Existing Staff and Services From Six Divisions and is the County’s First Zero-Net-Energy Facility

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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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Water Commission Presents Statewide Strategies for Protecting Communities During Drought

Jan 23, 2024 04:15PM ● By California Water Commission News Release

California Water Commission Approves White Paper

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Rio Linda Resident Named Director of Impact at Local United Way

Jan 16, 2024 10:21AM ● By United Way News Release

Rio Linda's Sia Magadan Named United Way California Capital Region Executive

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Robert Craig Films Announces Study Guide to Reduce Homelessness

Jan 09, 2024 03:40PM ● By AthertonPR News Release

Organization Brings Awareness and Solutions to Homelessness

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First Snow Survey of the Season Finds Below Average Conditions

Jan 03, 2024 12:26PM ● By DWR Special Release

The Department of Water Resources Conducts Survey on January 2, 2023

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Farm Bureau President Urges Support to Sustain Farming

Dec 27, 2023 03:25PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

The Leader of California's Largest Agricultural Organization Seeks Help from Lawmakers

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