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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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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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Mobile Integrated Health Advances

Jun 11, 2024 04:37PM ● By Margaret Snider

Mobile Integrated Health Takes Evaluation and Treatment to the Patient, When Appropriate, Instead of Taking the Patient to the Emergency Room

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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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Birds and Mosquito Test Positive for West Nile Virus

Jun 11, 2024 02:24PM ● By Sacramento Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District News Release

On June 10, the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District Confirmed that the First Mosquito Sample of the Season has Tested Positive for West Nile Virus (WNV)

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2024-25 Recommended Budget Approved

Jun 11, 2024 02:10PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Approves $8.8 Billion Budget

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Invasive Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in Sacramento County

Jun 11, 2024 11:59AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Declares End of the Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Sacramento County

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Unsheltered Homelessness Decreases 41 Percent in Sacramento

Jun 11, 2024 11:16AM ● By Sacramento City Express News Release

The Number of People Living Outdoors in the City and County of Sacramento Plunged 41 Percent Between 2022 and 2024

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Sac County Caps Initial Water Development Fees

Jun 05, 2024 01:03PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

New Cap on Initial Water Development Fee Payments Approved

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Nightmares and Hallucinations Could Signal Autoimmune Disease

Jun 05, 2024 09:21AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

A New Study Shows Many People are Unaware of Mental and Neurological Symptoms of Diseases Such as Lupus

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Many Ways to Celebrate Family Health and Fitness Day

Jun 04, 2024 01:10PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

For Family Health and Fitness Day 2024, Sacramento County Regional Parks is Pleased to Share Various Programs

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5 Over 50 Volunteer Award Winners Announced

Jun 04, 2024 11:38AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Adult and Aging Commission Proudly Presents the 5 Over 50 Volunteer Award to Five Outstanding Individuals

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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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American River Trail Guide Released

May 21, 2024 01:31PM ● By MPG Staff

Ashley Shult Langdon Writes Book About Trails on Sacramento's Lower American River

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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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Transportation and Freight Company to Pay for Environmental Violations

May 08, 2024 09:39AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Civil Suit Against XPO, Inc. and XPO Logistics Resolved

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Community Health Fair Provides Critical Resources

May 07, 2024 03:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

First Step Communities Stages 2nd Community Health Fair in Sacramento County

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Dignity Health and Aetna® Reach Agreement

May 07, 2024 11:51AM ● By Dignity Health News Release

Dignity Health and Aetna, a CVS Health Company, Have Reached Agreement on a New, Multi-Year Contract

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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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Dogs Take the Lead and Support SPCA

Apr 30, 2024 01:21PM ● By Kristina Rogers, photos by Kristina Rogers

Dogs and Humans Participate in the 31st Annual SPCA Doggy Dash

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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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Sunday on the Green Tees Off to Fund Blood Cancer Research

Apr 24, 2024 10:08AM ● By UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center News Release

Annual Sunday on the Green Golf Tournament is on Par to Reach the 10-Year Goal of $500,000 to Support UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Recreation Therapy Changes Lives in Sacramento County

Apr 23, 2024 06:11PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) Division of the Department of Regional Parks Offers Recreation Opportunities to Those Living with Disabilities

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Small Business Week Looks at AI

Apr 23, 2024 05:26PM ● By MPG Staff

Capital Region Small Business Week Brings Together Entrepreneurs, Seasoned Business Owners and Business Experts from Public and Private Entities

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Shepherd to Talk on Why Everyone is Needed

Apr 23, 2024 03:45PM ● By First Church of Christ, Scientist, Carmichael and Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist, Sacramento News Release

James Shepherd is a Christian Science Healing Practitioner and International Speaker

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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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SacRT Orders Nine Additional Low-Floor Light Rail Vehicles

Apr 17, 2024 02:48PM ● By SacRT News Release

Sacramento Regional Transit District Adds to Its Order from Siemens Mobility

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