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Month: February 2023

Reimbursement to clinics that provided mpox vaccines

Some clinics in California that offered vaccines for mpox, formerly called monkeypox, are still waiting for state and federal reimbursement for services. This comes as the federal government ends the state of emergency for the virus. During the height of mpox, Riverside County worked with several partners to distribute thousands of vaccines for it.  The spokesperson for the county’s

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Palm Springs Police launch plan to curb crime connected to homelessness

The Palm Springs Police Department is putting more focus on curbing crime connected to people who are homeless. It’s all the first step of the agency’s plan “Operation Relentless Sun.” Officers set out on their information-sharing mission Wednesday morning, going from tent-to-tent. “We’re going to start enforcing those things,” one officer said. Starting first at a homeless encampment

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‘Absolutely terrifying’ Local mother speaks out about drug sales on social media amid Snapchat probe

The social media app Snapchat is under investigation by federal agencies, over its potential role in the spread and sale of fentanyl-laced pills. The probe includes interviews with parents of children who have died from overdoses. News Channel 3’s Samantha Lomibao spoke with a local mother, Jennifer Loza. “Steven was an extremely bright light,” Loza

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