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LOCAL PICK
City leaders honor ‘the best’ with Volunteers of the Year awards
A local doctor on the vanguard of this community’s COVID-19 vaccination effort and a pair of 7-year-olds who raised thousands of dollars in donation money by selling lemonade on the street were among the Volunteers of the Year honored this week by the Merced City Council. In all, seven awards... Read more
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Two vaccine lottery winners forfeit $50K, California officials move on to find alternates
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Two vaccinated California residents who won $50,000 in a state lottery never came forward and therefore, forfeited a $50,000 prize, state health officials said, prompting them to seek a new pair of winners. California Department of Health spokeswoman Sami Gallegos said that officials tried several times to... Read more
would be hilarious if asked what are going to do with money and the winner said donate it to your recall campaign lol
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how about stop using tax payers money to bribe people in something 🤔 and give it back to the taxpayers
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LOCAL HEADLINE
There’s still time to win big in ‘Vax For The Win’ contest
Golden Valley Health Centers wants to remind you about the State of California’s “Vax for The Win” incentive program for those who have received their COVID-19 vaccine and for those planning on getting theirs. There is still time!. With recent news of 11 percent drop in COVID-19 vaccinations across the... Read more
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Grief support includes groups for teens
Livingston Memorial’s Grief and Bereavement Program provides free bereavement services. Skilled grief counselors and volunteer support group leaders provide teletherapy via Zoom. A new grief support group for ages 11 to 14 has been added. The group provides support, connection and validation that the teens are not alone. Meetings are... Read more