Warning on Zhong Gan Ling Chinese medicine
Kern County Health Officer echoes a state warning against Zhong Gan Ling a Chinese patent remedy linked to agranulocytosis and serious illness Retailers distributors and acupuncturists are told not to sell or provide it The product blamed for a Novato patient’s hospitalization and is not legally available in the United States The warning notes import controls and urges return or disposal of any possession Local health agencies coordinate with federal and state bodies to halt importation and advise exposed individuals to seek medical care or call 805 862 8700
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Kern County
B.A. Jinadu
M.P.H
California Department of Health Services
Mei Zhou City Pharmaceutical Manufactory
Guandgong
China
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Jinadu
California Department of Health Services’ Food and Drug Branch
U.S
Birthday and anniversary notices for local residents
The notice greets Makenzie Robinson with a birthday on Tuesday December 31 and Christopher Beilby, plus John Sloas on Wednesday January 1. It also celebrates the anniversary of Jack and Linda Colvard.
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Christopher Beilby
Jack
Linda Colvard
John Sloas
County programs aid largest group of public benefit recipients
County reports show children are the largest recipients of public benefits from one of its programs and notes next week’s population data release. The statement underscores the emphasis on child welfare within county services and hints at upcoming demographic figures.
Pesticide Drift Affects Vineyard Workers Near Shafter
In Kern County a pesticide drift incident sickened vineyard workers near Shafter as cotton fields were sprayed with Lorsban 4E Curacron 8E and Danitol. Workers sought treatment, one was kept overnight, and DPR suspension action followed after lab tests confirmed off target drift and residue findings.
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Davis
Seventh Standard Ranch
Shafter
North Kern Golf Course
Kern County Department of Agriculture
Vignolo Farms
Wee
California Department of Food and Agriculture Labs
DPR
Fresno
Sacramento
Building Permits Rise Across Kern County Cities
From 1 was in single family dwellings. Shafter's permits totaled $880,559 vs. last November's $73,381, while year to date totals were $8,558,455 vs. $2,641,840. Tehachapi's November 96 total was $336,870 vs. $11,512 last November, with year to date at $1,944,427, more than doubling 936,286. Wasco posted $239,393 vs. 190,945 for Nov 95, showing growth year to date at 6,318,871 vs. 5,723,820. Bakersfield rose in November, while year to date dipped slightly. November 96 totaled 15,267,987 versus 11,790,516, with year to date at 201,524,636 compared to 203,446,401 last year. McFarland up for the month at 308,032 versus 165,825, but down for the year from 4,279,251 to 2,814,179. Taft and Delano show mixed results. Taft had no November 96 activity vs 7,500 in 95, but year to date 1,999,943 versus 299,563 last year. Delano posted 2,034,800 for November 96 vs 2,351,200. Single family dwellings accounted for 1,726,300 with most rest in additions remodels and alterations. Year to date figures totaled 33,537,900 vs 29,467,300.
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Shafter
Tehachapi
Wasco
Bakersfield
McFarland
Taft
Delano
de- Taft
Police Grant Targets New Officers In Three Year Plan
Ot city officials report a three year grant plan for adding officers with escalating city contributions. First year city pays 40500 per officer and 10100 our share. second year 23500 city and 28700 our share. third year 10900 city and 44100 our share, after which the city covers full pay. Starting pay for officers ranges from 2489 to 3026 monthly. Other grant recipients include Selma Parker and Hanford with 150000 and 75000 respectively. California City and Ridgecrest show November 1996 reductions year to date totals versus last year.
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Thane
Stotesbury
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