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State Highlights Mental Health Resources for California Youth Amid Changes to Access to AI Chatbots - CDPH
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is highlighting the wide range of youth mental health resources and supports available to young people and their families as access to some forms of artificial intelligence (AI) companionship changes.
11/25/2025 9:43 AM
5 Things for December from Monterey County Free Libraries
11/25/2025 9:00 AM
The West Coast Health Alliance Stands with Scientific Evidence: Vaccines Are Not Linked to Autism
State health officials from California, Oregon, Hawaii and Washington issued a statement in response to recent changes to the CDC’s “Autism and Vaccines” webpage.
11/24/2025 4:24 PM
Monterey County Treasurer-Tax Collector Announces Retirement After 38 Years of Service
Zeeb celebrates 38 years of dedicated service to Monterey County, including the last 15 years as the elected Treasurer-Tax Collector.
11/20/2025 4:35 PM
Board of Supervisors Appoint Jake Stroud as Treasurer-Tax Collector
Jake Stroud, the County’s current Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector, will complete the term of Treasurer-Tax Collector Mary Zeeb, who recently announced she will retire on December 30, 2025.
11/20/2025 12:41 AM
Monterey County Agriculture Drives Local Economy with Over $11 Billion Impact, New Report Shows
11/18/2025 5:13 PM
California Launches Public Hotline to Help Answer Questions on Infant Botulism - CDPH
CDPH has launched a new public-facing hotline to support caregivers with concerns regarding the ongoing infant botulism outbreak. Caregivers can reach CDPH’s infant botulism experts directly at 1-833-398-2022.
11/15/2025 2:45 PM
California Alerted CDC of Multistate Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to ByHeart Infant Formula
Investigation a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. Preliminary testing of one sample of the formula by the CDPH laboratory suggests the presence of the bacterium that causes botulism. The company has recalled two lots of its product.
11/10/2025 10:04 AM
Gonzales Library Announces Relocation and Temporary Closure
11/06/2025 5:40 PM
CDPH - Foods, Dietary Supplements and Medical Drugs containing Kratom and 7-OH are Dangerous and Illegal to Sell or Manufacture
CDPH is warning consumers that foods and other products containing kratom and 7-OH are illegal to sell or manufacture and may result in addiction, serious harm, overdose, and death. Despite their wide availability, these products are illegal to sell and cannot be sold online or in stores.
10/24/2025 11:47 AM
5 Things for November from Monterey County Free Libraries
10/24/2025 8:00 AM
Monterey County Free Libraries Awarded Groundwork Grant to Strengthen Cultural Heritage Resilience
10/21/2025 5:31 PM