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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Assemblyman Kevin Kiley Calls for an Oversight Hearing and Investigation of COVID-19 "Data Glitch"

Aug 20, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Joshua Hoover, Office of Assemblymember Kevin Kiley

Hearing to include testimony from Newsom as well as former Public Health Director Sonia Angell

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Heat Wave Continues, State Urges Conservation to Avoid Power Outages

Aug 19, 2020 12:00AM ● By Cal OES Office of Public Information

Californians should Reduce Energy Consumption especially from 3 to 10 PM

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Conservation Needed Earlier in Day; Flex Alert Issued for 2 to 9 p.m.

Aug 19, 2020 12:00AM ● By California Independent System Operator (ISO)

ISO asking for the public's help this afternoon by reducing energy use

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Placer Opens Cooling Center at the Auburn Library

Aug 18, 2020 12:00AM ● By Chris Gray-Garcia, Placer County

Excessive heat warning issued until Wednesday night

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As West Coast Faces Historic Heat Wave & Energy Shortages, Governor Newsom Signs Heat Emergency Proclamation to Free Up Energy Capacity

Aug 17, 2020 12:00AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

Heat Emergency Proclamation designed to free up energy during heatwave

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Sac County Medicare Counseling Available, Despite COVID-19

Aug 13, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Kathleen Newton, Northwest Media Consultants

One-on-one sessions with counselors are available via telephone and video

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Speaker is Sent Letter for Oversight Hearing and Investigation of COVID-19 "Data Glitch"

Aug 13, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Joshua Hoover, Office of Assemblymember Kevin Kiley

Assemblyman Kevin Kiley calls for steps to assure accurate data

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Placer County issues Gypsy Moth Warning

Aug 05, 2020 12:00AM ● By Stephanie Herrera, Placer County

Gypsy moth warning in response to finding a moth in the Foresthill area

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United Way Covid-19 Local Relief Fund Helps 1,145 Families

Jul 31, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Kristin Thebaud, ThÃ(c)baud Communications

For nearly 100 years, United Way California Capital Region has brought local people together to make community change happen.

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Sierra Family Health Center Names New CEO

Jul 31, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Lisa Renner

The center is available to the entire community and strives to be a center of healing, learning and caring.

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California Health and Human Services Agency Announces New Plans for COVID-19 Testing

Jul 30, 2020 12:00AM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

Testing has gone up from just 2,000 to more than 100,000 tests per day

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Fitness Centers are Safe and Essential to Combat America's Health Crisis

Jul 29, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Mary Parra, Randle Communications

The CFA announced that since reopening its members have reported no cases of COVID-19

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Census Bureau Reveals Which Workers Are Hardest Hit by COVID-19

Jul 22, 2020 12:00AM ● By United States Census Bureau Press Release

Small Business Pulse Survey identifies states with businesses most affected by the COVID-19

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Residents Need to Protect Themselves from Mosquitoes as They Head Outside

Jul 22, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Lisa Yarbrough, KP Public Affairs

Protection against West Nile virus can spare one from debilitating cases of meningitis, encephalitis, and even death

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