Tag: health
Bird Flu detected in San Benito County
San Benito County public health officials are warning residents of the danger of handling or getting too close to diseased or dead birds after...
Public review begins for landfill expansion EIR
The public comment period is underway for the draft Environmental Impact Report on the proposed expansion of the John Smith Road Landfill—a project that...
Guest view: Conserve water, all the time
California’s severe drought continues, and mandatory water conservation measures are in place. These climate conditions, along with our limited long-term water supplies, mean it...
With Covid rates rising, health officials urge caution
With the Bay Area currently showing the highest Covid-19 infection rates in California, health officers are reminding people of the importance of safety precautions...
State to lift indoor mask requirements for unvaccinated, schools, child care
California will lift its indoor mask requirements Tuesday for unvaccinated people and March 12 for schools and child care facilities, Gov. Gavin Newsom said...
New year, new you
That suddenly outdated calendar that you take down from the wall on New Year’s Day—ever notice how heavy that thing is?
Maybe it’s your...
Take anti-flu precautions
The flu has turned deadly in San Benito County.
Two San Benito County residents have died due from an influenza virus, health officials reported this...
Revitalized routine
Anyone lucky enough to meet Christi Turner will immediately be struck by her petite stature and soft-spoken demeanor. Her warm smile is even a...
Health matters: building leg strength
A two-part series in injury prevention
The best way to stay in shape and achieve tiptop physical condition is to keep from getting hurt. Too...
County board OKs departure from CalPERS health network
San Benito County supervisors Tuesday voted 4-0 to leave the CalPERS Health Care network, which has provided options to county employees and retirees for...
