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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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Assembly OKs Sen. Dodd's Defensible Space Bill

Sep 04, 2024 04:47PM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced on Aug. 29 that the California Assembly has approved his measure to enhance wildfire safety by improving standards for creation of defensible space.

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VSP Vision Joins Forces with Troopathon on 7th Annual Packathon to Commemorate 9/11 and Support Deployed Troops

Sep 04, 2024 11:27AM ● By Troopathon News Release

Troopathon is proud to announce its 7th Annual Packathon, a significant event dedicated to commemorating the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, and honoring the sacrifices made by the brave members of the U.S. Armed Forces. This year, VSP Vision™ is stepping up as the event’s official sponsor, bringing a meaningful contribution to this cause.

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Cooling Center Activated Across County

Sep 03, 2024 02:52PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in the Sacramento region September 4 to 6 at 8 p.m. Regional cooling centers and spaces are available Wednesday to Friday in alignment with the advisory.

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iHealth Labs Opens New Office, Marking Significant Growth

Aug 27, 2024 01:27PM ● By iHealth Labs News Release

iHealth Labs, a leading provider of digital health solutions best known for its distinctive orange-box COVID-19 tests, announced Aug. 21 the opening of its new office in Sacramento

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Home Depot Revamps Veterans Home

Aug 27, 2024 10:34AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

In a heartfelt display of community spirit, Home Depot has completed a significant renovation project for David Marcucci, a local veteran whose home in Carmichael was in dire need of repair

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Sacramento County Rezones Aim to Boost Affordable Housing

Aug 27, 2024 09:32AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted Aug. 20 to adopt a series of resolutions and ordinances to rezone sites throughout the county, a move aimed at addressing the shortfall of 2,884 units in the county’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for the lower-income category (households with incomes less than 80 percent of area median income; income levels less than $69,050).

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Native Participates in International Maritime Warfare Exercise

Aug 20, 2024 10:10AM ● By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jerome Fjeld, Navy Office of Community Outreach

Seaman Apprentice Rocio Zavala-Ramirez, a native of Sacramento, California, serves aboard USS Carl Vinson, a U.S. Navy warship operating out of San Diego, California, and participating in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in and around the Hawaiian Islands

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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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California Seizes More Than $120 Million in Illegal Cannabis

Aug 15, 2024 12:44PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

In strong support of California’s legal cannabis market, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that since January, California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) has seized more than $120 million worth of illegal cannabis, destroyed nearly 37 tons of unlicensed cannabis, including 122,914 illegal plants.

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Re-Imagine North Watt Project Suggestions Open

Aug 15, 2024 12:11PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County has received thousands of comments and suggestions about how to improve the North Watt Avenue Corridor, and they are looking for more before the end of August.

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Sac County Awarded $15 Million for Bridge Housing

Aug 14, 2024 01:22PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) was notified of a conditional award of $15 million as part of the latest round of funding from the California Department of Health Care Services’ (DHCS) Behavioral Health Bridge Housing (BHBH) Program.

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Educating on Fentanyl and Opioid Overdose/Poisoning

Aug 14, 2024 11:37AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Fentanyl poisoning has now become the leading cause of death among adults ages 18 to 45, surpassing suicide, gun violence and car accidents, according to Sacramento County officials.

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California’s first-in-the-nation earthquake warning system notified millions ahead of quake

Aug 08, 2024 11:23AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Continuing to lead the country in emergency management and disaster preparedness, California’s first-in-the-nation Earthquake Early Warning System—launched under Governor Gavin Newsom’s leadership—provided advance notification to millions of Californians.

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Help Your Pets Beat the Heat

Aug 06, 2024 04:48PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Extreme heat waves continue to affect Sacramento County and it's crucial for pet owners to ensure their furry friends stay safe and comfortable

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Governor Newsom Orders State Agencies to Address Homeless Encampments

Jul 31, 2024 02:06PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on July 25 ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians

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Sloppy Staff Work and Agenda Hide-And-Seek Taint Board of Supervisors’ 2023 Pay Raise

Jul 31, 2024 01:59PM ● By Sacramento County Grand Jury News Release

Missed crucial details, an uncorrected math error, and an astonishing lack of transparency are among the significant problems the 2023-24 Sacramento County Grand Jury found when it investigated the process used by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors to award themselves a hefty salary increase in 2023

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SMUD’s $10 Million State Grant Advances Long-Duration Battery Storage Technology

Jul 31, 2024 11:59AM ● By SMUD News Release

California Energy Commission funding supports SMUD’s decarbonization goals

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Edible Food Recovery Microgrants Available

Jul 31, 2024 11:52AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Capital Food Access Alliance – a regional collaboration between Sacramento County and the cities of Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Galt, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento – has released Edible Food Recovery Microgrants to help local organizations expand their capacity to accept food donations for distribution throughout the community

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Foundation Gives Graduates Construction Opportunities

Jul 31, 2024 11:45AM ● By The Write Stuff Communications News Release

Julian Aguilar has wanted to be a construction worker for a long time; he just didn’t know what trade he wanted to pursue

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PAWS Mobile Clinic: Lifeline for Pets of Unhoused

Jul 31, 2024 11:33AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter and its dedicated team are making remarkable strides in improving the lives of pets and their unhoused owners

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Hundreds of Dialysis Caregivers to Picket Across California Over Staffing, Safety, Patient Care Problems

Jul 24, 2024 09:15AM ● By SEIU-UHW News Release

Workers at 26 Fresenius, Satellite Healthcare, and U.S. Renal clinics say understaffing, unsafe working conditions, low wages created a crisis putting patients and workers at risk.

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Capital SouthEast Connector Project’s $25-Million Funding Celebrated

Jul 17, 2024 01:17PM ● By Capital SouthEast Connector News Release

Many of the region’s elected officials with leaders in public safety and transportation on July 17 celebrated the United States Department of Transportation’s (DOT) allocation of $25 million to the Capital SouthEast Connector project.

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Stay Comfortable and Save Money During Heat Wave

Jul 10, 2024 02:02PM ● By SMUD News Release

SMUD Has Enough Power Resources for The Heat Wave

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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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Sacramento Superior Court Launches Second Phase

Jun 25, 2024 04:47PM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

The Sacramento Superior Court on June 17 Launched the Second Phase of its New Electronic Case Management System

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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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Fireworks and July 4

Jun 25, 2024 04:05PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Keep it Safe, Keep it Legal

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County Supports Housing for Veterans and Homeless

Jun 25, 2024 09:27AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

On June 11, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Approved the Transfer of 2.2 Acres of Land and $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding to the City of Rancho Cordova for the Development of Mather Veterans Village Phase 4

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