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Los Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Coronavirus

L.A. County investigating reported hepatitis A case at Beverly Hills Whole Foods

Potential hepatitis A exposure at a Whole Foods supermarket in Beverly Hills urges vaccination for affected individuals. [ more ]
The Mercury News
2 months ago
Public health

Health officials working to contain Shigella outbreak in Santa Cruz County

Shigellosis outbreak in Santa Cruz impacting homeless individuals
Preventive measures against Shigella include handwashing [ more ]
www.santacruzsentinel.com
2 months ago
Public health

Health officials working to contain Shigella outbreak in Santa Cruz County

Shigella outbreak affecting homeless individuals in Santa Cruz County
Preventive measures include frequent hand-washing [ more ]
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www.santacruzsentinel.com
2 months ago
Public health

Shigella cases continue to grow in Santa Cruz County

Bacterial outbreak in Santa Cruz continues with 37 cases of shigellosis, primarily among homeless individuals
Transmission of shigellosis is facilitated by lack of infrastructure like hand washing facilities [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

Normally at a crawl, the Los Angeles River threatens to overflow during torrential rains

The Los Angeles River, often hidden in concrete channels, recently experienced high water levels due to heavy rains.
A man was rescued from the river after jumping in to save his dog, highlighting the dangers posed by the fast-moving current. [ more ]
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The Mercury News
4 months ago
Public health

What is Prop 1, California's mental health and homelessness ballot measure?

Proposition 1 in California's primary ballot asks voters to authorize a $6.4 billion bond for mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities.
The measure would shift about $140 million in existing tax revenue from counties to the state for mental health and drug and alcohol treatment.
If passed, Prop 1 would create housing units, outpatient treatment slots, and mental health services spaces, but would also require the state to repay the bonds by $310 million annually for 30 years. [ more ]
www.ocregister.com
4 months ago
Public health

What is Prop 1, California's mental health and homelessness ballot measure?

Proposition 1 in California's primary ballot is focused on increasing mental and behavioral health services for the state's homeless population.
The measure aims to authorize a $6.4 billion bond for mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities. [ more ]
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sfist.com
4 months ago
San Francisco

New Homeless Census to Be Conducted Tuesday In San Francisco; Oakland and Berkeley Did Theirs Today

The biennial Point-in-Time Count of San Francisco's homeless population is happening on January 30.
The count provides an "apples-to-apples" comparison of the population over time and is crucial for policy decisions and fund allocations. [ more ]
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