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1 month ago | 
mendovoice.com | Ruth Dusseault |Sarah Stierch
MENDOCINO CO., 2/26/25 – Red means failure, green means progress. Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced a new tracker tool Monday that shows how local agencies are using state funds to eradicate homelessness and rates their success. The concept is to pool data on grants and reporting so counties can watch other counties; the public can watch state spending; and the governor can make the argument for granting or cutting funds. Are governments meeting their housing element?
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2 months ago | 
hntrbrk.com | Till Daldrup |Ruth Dusseault |Michelle Cera |Sam H. Koppelman
Surface sample testing conducted by a grassroots community response group shows elevated heavy metal concentrations near Vistra Corp.’s (NYSE: $VST) battery storage facility in Moss Landing, California, after a lithium-ion battery fire burned for several days.
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2 months ago | 
hntrbrk.com | Till Daldrup |Ruth Dusseault |Michelle Cera |Sam H. Koppelman
Monterey locals report burning eyes, headaches, and nosebleeds after a fire at Vistra’s battery storage facility. The company said there is no reason for concern. Scientists found unusually high concentrations of nickel, manganese, and cobalt in marsh soils near Vistra Corp.’s (NYSE $VST) energy storage facility in Moss Landing, California, after a lithium-ion battery fire burned for several days.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
piedmontexedra.com | Ruth Dusseault
IF YOU HAVE tried to bake a cake recently, you might have had a hard time finding eggs. The empty shelves are a sign of the devastating impact of avian influenza, H5N1 or HPAI, on commercial poultry flocks in California. The virus commonly known as bird flu can cause serious illness and death in birds and mammals.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
localnewsmatters.org | Ruth Dusseault
IF YOU HAVE tried to bake a cake recently, you might have had a hard time finding eggs. The empty shelves are a sign of the devastating impact of avian influenza, H5N1 or HPAI, on commercial poultry flocks in California. The virus commonly known as bird flu can cause serious illness and death in birds and mammals.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
stocktonia.org | Ruth Dusseault
If you have tried to bake a cake recently, you might have had a hard time finding eggs. The empty shelves are a sign of the devastating impact of avian influenza, H5N1 or HPAI, on commercial poultry flocks in California. The virus commonly known as bird flu can cause serious illness and death in birds and mammals.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
localnewsmatters.org | Ruth Dusseault
Brian Colbert was officially sworn in at Tuesday’s Marin County Board of Supervisors meeting as the county’s first Black board member in its 175-year history. The oath was administered by his teenage daughter Leila Colbert. The event was marked with a trio of songs performed by a gospel quartet, including a performance of “A Change is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke and “Oh Happy Day” by Edwin Hawkins.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
localnewsmatters.org | Ruth Dusseault
Sixteen tenants at 2627 California Street, Berkeley now cooperatively own their 12-unit apartment complex after a year-long struggle to keep their homes. The architecture of the building is U-shaped, with inward-facing apartments that frame a common garden. The multi-generational multi-family occupants grew as a community over the years, with 15 tenants who are Black. Most of the residents have been there for six to twelve years. The sale a significant victory for affordable housing in Berkeley.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
nbcbayarea.com | Ruth Dusseault
If you have tried to bake a cake recently, you might have had a hard time finding eggs. The empty shelves are a sign of the devastating impact of avian influenza, H5N1 or HPAI, on commercial poultry flocks in California. The virus commonly known as bird flu can cause serious illness and death in birds and mammals.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
localnewsmatters.org | Ruth Dusseault
An agreement for the sale of the Regional Medical Center in Santa Clara County has been reached following months of concern about the area losing important trauma services. On Monday, the county announced an agreement to purchase Regional Medical Center from HCA Healthcare for $150 million. The acquisition will integrate RMC into the Santa Clara Valley Healthcare system.
