Boyle Heights cleanup faces odor and public-health test before Aug. 14
Los Angeles County says 82% of surveyed Boyle Heights residents reported very strong odors as Lineage cleanup faces AQMD violations and an Aug. 14 deadline.
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West Nile Virus Detected in Lakewood Mosquitoes; What Residents Should Know
Lakewood mosquito testing found West Nile virus, but no Lakewood human case was reported. Here’s what residents should know about prevention and symptoms.
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Billings milk complaints expand as Montana investigates early spoilage
Billings residents and a local child-care provider report milk spoiling before its printed date as Montana investigates complaints spanning multiple stores and brands.
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Santa Rosa reviewing street-food rules after grease concerns
Santa Rosa is reviewing street-food vending, grease disposal and enforcement limits, but the city has not adopted a new ordinance or confirmed a study-session date.
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Aurora says more than 10% of tested water samples exceeded lead level
Aurora says more than 10% of 100 household tap-water samples exceeded the EPA lead action level, prompting continued testing and replacement planning.
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McKinney ISD adds cardiac-response protections at 12 campuses
McKinney ISD says 12 campuses earned Heart Safe designations as the district expands cardiac-response teams, AED access, staff training and emergency drills.
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Waltham warns residents to avoid Hardy Pond amid cyanobacteria advisory
Waltham’s July 16 warning remains relevant: Hardy Pond was still on the state advisory list July 24, with swimming, boating, fishing and pet access prohibited.
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Waco residents can review the city’s 2025 drinking-water report
Waco’s 2025 water report says the city met drinking-water standards, had no E. coli or MCL violations, and reported estimated system water loss of 6.6%.
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Hampton, NJ Residents Should Prepare for the Next Heat Alert
New Jersey’s July heat data and Hunterdon County resources give Hampton, NJ residents practical steps to prepare, cool down and recognize heat stroke.
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Reno-area families have vaccine clinics before Washoe schools reopen
Reno-Sparks families can find school vaccine clinics from July 28 through August 8, but appointment rules, eligibility, records and walk-in policies vary.
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What the Congo Ebola Infection Means for U.S. Travelers
A U.S. citizen infected with Ebola in Congo has renewed attention on CDC traveler monitoring, the July 13 entry order and U.S. hospital readiness.
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NYC Legionnaires’ Cluster Reaches 89 Cases as Oversight Faces Scrutiny
New York City’s Upper East Side Legionnaires’ cluster has reached 89 cases and five deaths, while officials prepare for questions about cooling-tower oversight.
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FDA Proposes Drug-Facility Rules to Improve Supply-Chain Visibility
A proposed FDA rule would give regulators more information on distributed drug makers and certain foreign suppliers, but patients and pharmacies see no immediate change.
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Boise smoke advisory prohibits outdoor burning in Ada County
An Idaho DEQ smoke advisory covers Ada County, prohibiting outdoor burning as wildfire haze affects Boise and the Treasure Valley. Here is what residents should do.
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Worcester sewer overflow prompts Lake Quinsigamond restrictions
Worcester, MA — A July 24 sanitary sewer overflow sent about 15,000 gallons of untreated wastewater toward Lake Quinsigamond, prompting swimming and fishing restrictions.
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Phoenix Mayor Seeks More Federal Heat Aid as Pandemic-Era Funding Nears Its End
Phoenix has local heat funding for 2026-27, but pandemic-era aid expires after 2026 as Mayor Kate Gallego seeks broader federal support.
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U.S. Measles Cases Surpass All of 2025, CDC Data Show
CDC reports 2,318 confirmed U.S. measles cases as of July 23, already above 2025’s full-year total, while wastewater data offer an additional warning signal.
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Nevada Law Requires Heat Mitigation in Las Vegas’ Master Plan
Nevada’s new heat-planning law applies to Las Vegas, where officials are weighing shade, water access, cooling spaces and long-term tree goals.
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FDA expands Cyclospora outbreak to nine states as lettuce recall continues
The FDA reports 1,947 illnesses and at least 98 hospitalizations as officials investigate recalled iceberg lettuce linked to a nine-state Cyclospora outbreak.
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Glendale apartment cooling dispute remains under AG investigation
The Arizona AG says Spectra West Apartments claimed repairs and temporary chillers were in place, but investigators were still checking compliance.
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Shelby families: Polk County immunization clinics include July 20 window
Shelby NE – Polk County Health Department’s 2026 clinic schedule includes a July 20, 3:30–5:30 p.m. visit for school vaccines and the seventh-grade Tdap booster.
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France heatwave estimate update: excess mortality for June 17–July 2
World Climate Disaster Health and Humanitarian Scan — France updated excess all-cause mortality for the June 17–July 2, 2026 heatwave (data as of July 20).