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State water regulators set manganese notification at 0.05 mg/L and response at 0.20 mg/L, citing infant health concerns. Public water systems must report exceedances and may need to act quickly.
Jun 04, 2026
California Tightens Screws On Manganese In Your Tap Water
May 30, 2026
Rabid Bat Snagged Near Palo Verde Common Puts South Fremont On Alert
May 15, 2026
Stanford Blood Bank Runs on Fumes as Bay Area Surgeries Hang in the Balance
May 06, 2026
Legionella Scare Hits Kaiser Santa Clara As Hospital Hunts Source
Alameda County Vector Control confirmed a bat found near Palo Verde Common tested positive for rabies; officials say there are no known exposures.
Stanford Blood Center says reserves are critically low and type‑O units are especially scarce. The center and local partners are asking area donors to schedule appointments or visit nearby drives.
Kaiser Permanente's Santa Clara Medical Center has detected several cases of Legionella and is treating building water while investigators try to find the source.
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