Tag: health and safety
Bat tests positive for rabies in Cachagua area of unincorporated Monterey...
MONTEREY COUNTY — A Mexican free-tailed bat found on Sept. 29 in the Cachagua area of unincorporated Monterey County has tested positive for the...
HRAS, SPCA Monterey County remind community that abandoning pets is illegal
MONTEREY COUNTY — In light of recent reports of pets being abandoned during challenging times, both Hitchcock Road Animal Services and SPCA Monterey County...
Calls grow to restrict harmful pesticide exposure in Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — Several dozen community members gathered for a news conference at the County Government Center in Salinas last Tuesday to release a...
Monterey County promotes child passenger safety during national observance week
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department’s Public Health Bureau is joining law enforcement agencies, public health departments and other community organizations to raise...
Monterey County Health Department offers safety tips during Pedestrian Safety Month
MONTEREY COUNTY — September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California, and Monterey County Health Department is reminding drivers to slow down and be alert...
PG&E urges 811 calls on National Safe Digging Day as Central...
CENTRAL COAST — Monday, Aug. 11, was recognized as National 811 Day to raise awareness of the importance of making a free call to...
Poison detection in wild pigs brings attention to pesticide exposure in...
MONTEREY COUNTY — Wild pigs in the Monterey County area were exposed to pesticide bait containing the anticoagulant rodenticide diphacinone, according to findings by...
Monterey County health officials urge parents to prevent child heatstroke
MONTEREY COUNTY — Vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related death among children 14 years of age and younger in the United...
Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan officially adopted
SALINAS VALLEY — The Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan has been officially adopted by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board...
Health officials launch community survey related to Moss Landing battery fire
MONTEREY COUNTY — The Health Departments of the Counties of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz invite the public to participate in a community...
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