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Supporting Children And Teens In Managing Their Diabetes

Nov 20, 2020 12:00AM ● By North American Precis Syndicate

Children and teens need support from their parents or other adult caregivers

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Long-Term Care Planning Made Easy: Find A Plan That's Right For You

Nov 20, 2020 12:00AM ● By North American Precis Syndicate

The FLTCIP Guided Planner will help you build a plan based on three benefit choices

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Governor: Curfew for All except some Bay Area Counties

Nov 19, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Nghia Nguyen, Office of Senator Jim Nielsen

Nielsen: Governor's Edict Establishes "Two Californias Where COVID Is Concerned"

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Asm. Gallagher Responds to Statewide Curfew Announcement

Nov 19, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Curtis Grima, Office of Assemblyman James Gallagher

Scientific evidence does not support such drastic action

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CHP Commissioner's Statement on Limited Stay at Home Order

Nov 19, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Fran Clader, California Highway Patrol

CHP will continue to use their sound professional judgment to conduct enforcement stops

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Update from the Placer Superior Court

Nov 17, 2020 12:00AM ● By Superior Court of California, County of Placer

Changes in Court Operations and Revisions to Emergency Local Rules in Response to COVID-19

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Connect this Holiday Season and Help Save Lives, Give Blood, Platelets or COVID Plasma

Nov 17, 2020 12:00AM ● By Vicki Wolfe, Vitalant

Blood Donation is an Essential Activity

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Sacramento County Board Declares Racism as Public Health Crisis

Nov 17, 2020 12:00AM ● By Kim Nava, Sacramento County Public Information

The Resolution Pledges to Promote Racial Equity while Shaping Policies

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Placer County Public Health shares COVID-19 Safety Tips ahead of Holidays

Nov 13, 2020 12:00AM ● By Placer County Communications and Public Affairs Office

Safely celebrate in the time of COVID-19

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Placer County Launches Placer PROTECT team

Nov 13, 2020 12:00AM ● By Stephanie Herrera, Placer County

To ensure the safety and protection of the county's senior citizens

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The Speed of Trust

Oct 30, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Ana B. Ibarra, Calmatters.Org

Newsom wants statewide panel to review any COVID vaccine

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Newsom wants Statewide Panel to Review any COVID Vaccine

Oct 23, 2020 12:00AM ● By Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters.ORG

California sent a draft of its vaccination plan to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Placer Launches COVID-19 Infection Rate Study

Oct 14, 2020 12:00AM ● By Scott Sandow, Placer County

Aimed at Better Understanding the COVID-19 Infection Rate among County Residents

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How the Pandemic Reshaped California politics in 2020

Oct 08, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Ben Christopher, CalMatters

Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed 59 executive orders

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President Protects Children Who Survive Abortions

Oct 07, 2020 12:00AM ● By Liberty Counsel Press Release

Abortionists will not get away with infanticide

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October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Oct 05, 2020 12:00AM ● By Daniel Medina, Stand Up Placer

Join the Movement to End Domestic Violence

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Kids Helping Kids Sacramento Event "Stomps Out" Pediatric Cancer

Oct 01, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Ellarose Colburn, Kids Helping Kids Sacramento

"Stomp Out" Pediatric Cancer Event aims to raise over $33,000 in two weeks

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Free Flu Shot Clinics in October

Sep 29, 2020 12:00AM ● By Katie Combs Prichard, Placer County

Four Flu Shot Clinics this Year at Locations throughout the County

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Oldham Appointed as Placer County's Interim Health Officer

Sep 22, 2020 12:00AM ● By Placer County Communications and Public Affairs Office

The Health Officer is a Statutorily Required Position in California

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Physicians Urge You to Recognize the Warning Signs of Suicide

Sep 17, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Steve Arnoff, American College of Emergency Physicians

ACEP describes those who may be struggling with mental health challenges

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Coarse Particles Episode Expected to Subside

Sep 11, 2020 12:00AM ● By Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District

Wildfire Smoke Pollution will Continue to Impact Region

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Vitalant First to Provide COVID-19 Antibody Positive Rates

Sep 11, 2020 12:00AM ● By Andrew Fowler, Vitalant

Recovered COVID-19 Individuals Encouraged to Register to Become Convalescent Plasma Donors

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Placer Air Quality Advisory Extended

Sep 11, 2020 12:00AM ● By Placer County Air Pollution Control District

Continued Poor Air Quality Conditions from Smoke from the Numerous CA Wildfires

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California's National Forests Temporarily Closed due to Wildfires

Sep 11, 2020 12:00AM ● By Peter Tira, CDFW Communications

Hunters and Recreational Users are Urged to Stay Away

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VA Marks Suicide Prevention Month with "Be There" Campaign

Sep 10, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Will Martin, VA Northern California Health Care System

Those getting help are less prone to suicide than those who choose to struggle alone

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New Red Flag Warning Awareness Program

Sep 09, 2020 12:00AM ● By Stephanie Herrera, Placer County

A Red Flag Warning is issued for Weather Events that may result in Extreme Fire Behavior

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New director of Health and Human Services and Chief Psychiatrist: Dr. Rob Oldham

Sep 09, 2020 12:00AM ● By Placer County Communications and Public Affairs Office

Services are available in Auburn, Roseville, Rocklin and the North Lake Tahoe area

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Placer Health Officer Dr. Aimee Sisson Resigns

Sep 09, 2020 12:00AM ● By Chris Gray-Garcia, Placer County

Placer County will Immediately begin the search for a New Health Officer

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Local Volunteer Helps Seniors Navigate Medicare

Sep 09, 2020 12:00AM ● By Kathleen Newton, Northwest Media Consultants

"A lot of what we do is explain Medicare to people and tell them about their options"

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U.S. EPA awards Grant to address Microplastic pollution in Lake Tahoe

Sep 09, 2020 12:00AM ● By Sonam Gill, U.S. EPA

"Lake Tahoe is an Important Natural Resource for Communities in California and Nevada"

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Placer Air Quality Advisory Alert

Sep 08, 2020 12:00AM ● By Placer County Air Pollution Control District

If you can see or smell smoke, avoid all unnecessary outdoor activities

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PG&E Offers Energy-Saving Tips

Sep 04, 2020 12:00AM ● By Brandi Merlo, PG&E

Customers Urged to Conserve Energy during Labor Day Weekend Heat Wave

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Sutter Surgical Hospital North Valley Receives Five-star Rating

Sep 02, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Gary Zavoral, Sutter Health

The award-winning hospital serves Yuba-Sutter and surrounding communities

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Newsom's New Plan Imposes Risk-based Restrictions; Expands on Times

Sep 01, 2020 12:00AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

Blueprint is stringent for living with COVID-19 for the long haul

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Extended Air Quality Advisory through at least Thursday, Aug. 27

Aug 24, 2020 12:00AM ● By Placer County Air Pollution Control District

Wildfire smoke continues to affect large areas of Placer County

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