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Matsui Leads Delegation in Urging California to Apply for Federal Behavioral Health Programs

Sep 18, 2024 03:36PM ● By Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui News Release

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) led 27 of her colleagues from the California Congressional delegation in a letter to California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, urging California to apply for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s FY 2025 Cooperative Agreements for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Planning Grants.

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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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Not Just Horsin’ Around at Project R.I.D.E.

Sep 05, 2024 10:27AM ● By Ramona and Chris Scarborough

Project R.I.D.E. has a worthy purpose. The Elk Grove program provides a recreational outlet with horse-riding lessons for people with special needs, who might need help physically, mentally and socially.

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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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West Nile Virus Risk Continues

Sep 04, 2024 03:56PM ● By Sacramento Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District News Release

While Labor Day is the last holiday of the summer, mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus continue for all area residents.

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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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Risk of West Nile Virus Continues

Aug 30, 2024 11:56AM ● By Sacramento Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District News Release

While Labor Day is the last holiday of the summer, mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus continue for all area residents.

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SacRT Celebrates Launch of New Low-Floor Light Rail Vehicles

Aug 28, 2024 04:54PM ● By SacRT News Release

Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is celebrating the launch of the new S700 low-floor light rail vehicles on Tuesday, Sept. 3, with a press conference followed by a community event.

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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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‘Team Hope Walk’ Raises Needed Funds

Aug 27, 2024 09:52AM ● By Weston Greene Communications News Release

The Northern California Chapter of the Huntington's Disease Society of America will host the Sacramento Team Hope Walk on Sept. 21 at River Walk Park, 651 2nd St. in West Sacramento.

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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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Free Heart Screening for Youth Scheduled for Oct. 6

Aug 20, 2024 09:32AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

One in 300 youth has an undiagnosed heart condition that puts them at risk for sudden cardiac arrest

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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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Greater Sacramento Economic Council Hosts Delegation to South Korea

Aug 19, 2024 05:48PM ● By Heather Atherton, Atherton PR News Release

Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) is hosting its first delegation to South Korea Aug. 16 through 26, led by the new Chair of GSEC’s Board of Directors, UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May

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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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Sac County Awarded with WIC Breastfeeding Award

Aug 14, 2024 01:09PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program has been recognized with the 2024 Women, Infants, and Children Breastfeeding Award of Excellence Program Premiere Award by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services.

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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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Free Mosquito Repellent Wipes Available for National Night Out

Aug 02, 2024 12:28PM ● By Sacramento Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District News Release

Personal protection is key in preventing mosquito bites and West Nile virus

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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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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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UC Davis Health Breaks Ground On 14-Story Tower

Jul 31, 2024 11:13AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Medical center expansion state-of-the-art

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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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Heat is On for Summer Blood Donations to Prevent Shortage

Jul 15, 2024 09:39AM ● By Vitalant News Release

Nonprofit Vitalant is urging all eligible volunteer blood donors to help prevent a summer shortage by giving blood this July.

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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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Greater Sacramento Nonprofits Awarded Nearly Half Million Dollars from Bank of America

Jul 03, 2024 10:45AM ● By Bank of America News Release

Grants to 20 Organizations in Greater Sacramento Address Health and Jobs Needs of Individuals and Families

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Cooling Centers Activated Across County

Jul 01, 2024 12:21PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Those Seeking Reprieve From the Heat Wave Can Go to the Following Locations During the Week

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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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Fighting Through Homelessness to Housing

Jun 18, 2024 04:33PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Keri is a Community Health Worker with Community Health Works (CoHeWo) in Sacramento County

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Libraries to Provide Free Meals to Youth

Jun 18, 2024 01:31PM ● By Annie Kerr and Mitch Barber

Fourteen Public Libraries Throughout the Area are Offering Free Meals to Local Youth as Needed Throughout the Summer

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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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