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State of California   (12/02/2024)

Robert Rivas CA Assembly 29:
Speaker Rivas' Full Remarks at Organizational Session

Speaker Rivas' Full Remarks at Organizational Session hagamasc Mon, 12/02/2024 - 12:16 Monday, December 2, 2024 Renew the California Dream Colleagues Thank you for your trust and faith in me. Last year it was my deep honor to undertake the responsibilities of Speaker of the California Assembly. Now as then I am filled with great pride. Im proud to lead …
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United States   (12/02/2024)

Baloian Farms of Arizona Co., Recalls Whole Fresh American Cucumbers Because of Possible Health Risks Due to Salmonella

Baloian Farms of Arizona Co., Inc. (Baloian) is recalling all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the "Pamela" brand, a generic white box with a sticker that provides the implicated grower's name, "Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.," or a clear PamPak bran
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United States   (12/02/2024)

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Pork Products Imported From Ecuador

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for frozen ready-to-eat pork mortadella products that may...
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United States   (12/01/2024)

Russ Davis Wholesale Recalls Multiple Products Due to Potential Salmonella Risk

Russ Davis Wholesale of Wadena, MN, is recalling multiple products out of an abundance of caution because they contain recalled cucumbers from Baloian Farms which have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young childr
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United States   (11/28/2024)

Gracie's Kitchen's Inc. Recalls Read-To-Eat Products Manufactured Between 11/4 and 11/13/24 Because of Possible Health Risk

Gracie's Kitchens of New Haven, CT is recalling all ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable products manufactured at the facility from 11/4-11/13/24, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young c
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Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission   (11/27/2024)

Milestone 3 Updates for the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Project!

In October 2024, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) kicked off Milestone 3 for the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Projects (ZEPRT) concept development. The project team is sharing updates related to rail and trail alignment options, project funding opportunities, ridership modeling approach, stations, bridge structures, and noise impacts. If you didnt [...] The post Milestone 3 …
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United States   (11/27/2024)

Handsome Brook Farms Issues Recall of Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs Because of Possible Health Risk

Handsome Brook Farms is voluntarily recalling 10,800 retail units of the Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs sold under the Kirkland Signature brand name because these eggs have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in
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United States   (11/27/2024)

4Earth Farms, LLC. Recalls Organic and Conventional Vegetable Medleys and Organic Whole Carrots, Containing Grimmway Farms Carrots, Because of Possible Health Risk

4Earth Farms of Commerce, California, is recalling multiple brands of Organic Vegetable Medley, Conventional Vegetable Medley, and Organic Whole Carrots because it may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) O121:H19.
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United States   (11/27/2024)

Sunfed Produce, LLC Recalls Whole Fresh American Cucumbers Because of Possible Health Risks Due to Salmonella

SunFed Produce, LLC (SunFed) is recalling all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the "SunFed" label or in a generic white box or black plastic crate with a sticker that provides the implicated grower's name, "Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.," (photos b
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City of Watsonville   (11/26/2024)

Library Closure: Staff Event

Watsonville Public Libraries will close at 4:00 pm due to a staff event.
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City of Watsonville   (11/26/2024)

The Vital Link: Watsonville's Early Railroad Monopoly, 1871–1876

Have you ever wanted to learn about the history of Watsonvilles railroads? Join us for The Vital Link: Watsonville's Early Railroad Monopoly, 18711876
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City of Watsonville   (11/26/2024)

Holiday Train Night

All aboard for a family fun night!!!
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City of Watsonville   (11/26/2024)

Palabra Campesina

Join us on Saturday, December 14th, 2024, at the Watsonville Public Library from 4-7 PM for Palabra Campesina,
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City of Watsonville   (11/26/2024)

Family Photo with Santa

Interested in taking a holiday photo with Santa to share with your family and friends?
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City of Watsonville   (11/26/2024)

Bluey’s Birthday Party

Its Blueys birthday! Come celebrate at the Main Library on Wednesday, December 4th from 4-6pm.
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City of Watsonville   (11/26/2024)

Historical Aircraft Display Reporting Simplified

Historical Aircraft Display Reporting Simplified
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United States   (11/25/2024)

Correction Notice: Canadian Food Inspection Agency Laboratory Error Incorrectly Resulted in Recall of Church Brothers Farms Green Onions - Recall Rescinded-

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has determined that a laboratory error incorrectly caused the October 18, 2024 recall announcement concerning Church Brothers Farms' Green Onions. The products from Church Brothers did not contain Salmonella and the recall has been rescinded.
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Santa Cruz County Office of Education   (11/25/2024)

Workforce Achievement Award

Dental Assisting student Melissa Hernandez was awarded the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) achievement award in October. Melissa received financial assistance from WIOA to complete the 10-month dental assisting program facilitated through the Santa Cruz County Office of Education Career and Adult Learning Services department. Melissa graduated from the dental assisting program in 2024 and now works as a [...] …
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City of Watsonville   (11/25/2024)

High Octane AvGas @ Watsonville

GAMI's G100UL unleaded avgas
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City of Watsonville   (11/25/2024)

Kids Fly Free

The Young Eagles Program has been developed by the EAA Aviation Foundation to welcome young people into the world of aviation.
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United States   (11/22/2024)

Sugar Foods Recalls Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips Santa Fe Style 3.5 Ounce Pouch Due to Undeclared Wheat

Sugar Foods is recalling 3.5 ounce pouches of Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips Santa Fe Style with UPC Code 7 87359 17504 6 and Best By Date June 20, 2025 due to a contamination of undeclared wheat allergen.
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Santa Cruz County Office of Education   (11/22/2024)

Natalie Hofkins Sworn In as Student Trustee

Congratulations to Natalie Hofkins, who was sworn in yesterday as the first-ever student trustee representing alternative education students on the Santa Cruz County Board of Education! Natalie, a senior at Oasis High School, became the second student trustee seated in the 2024-25 term, joining at-large student trustee Ruben Marcus. As a student trustee, Natalie shared [...] The post Natalie Hofkins …
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State of California   (11/22/2024)

Dawn Addis CA Assembly 30:
Addis Honors Khouloud Pearson as 2024 Woman of the Year

Addis Honors Khouloud Pearson as 2024 Woman of the Year sanchema Fri, 11/22/2024 - 09:14 Monday, October 21, 2024 SAN LUIS OBISPO Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) honored Khouloud Pearson, President of the Board of Director of the San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation, as a 2024 Woman of the Year for the thirtieth Assembly District last week. Pearson leads …
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State of California   (11/22/2024)

Dawn Addis CA Assembly 30:
Addis Celebrates Pacific Wildlife Care Volunteers

Addis Celebrates Pacific Wildlife Care Volunteers sanchema Fri, 11/22/2024 - 09:05 Monday, November 4, 2024 SAN LUIS OBISPO Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) recognized the dedicated volunteers of Pacific Wildlife Care (PWC) at their annual Volunteer Appreciation event held this weekend in Cambria. The celebration highlighted the volunteers' hard work and recognized their commitment to rescuing and rehabilitating local wildlife. …
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State of California   (11/22/2024)

Dawn Addis CA Assembly 30:
Addis Calls for Action in Response to Governor Newsom's Special Session on California Rights

Addis Calls for Action in Response to Governor Newsom's Special Session on California Rights sanchema Fri, 11/22/2024 - 08:59 Thursday, November 7, 2024 SACRAMENTO Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) issued the following response to Governor Gavin Newsom's call for a special session to fund Attorney General Rob Bonta's efforts to protect California's values, including civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, …