California STAKE Act enforces tobacco sales to minors
California tightens laws under the STAKE Act begun in 1994 to ban tobacco sales to anyone under 18, require ID checks and warning signs, and fund community education. The act, with penalties from 200 to 300 dollars for first violations, includes random compliance checks and toll free reporting.
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Department of Health Services
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Notch issue settled. claims against Social Security warned
District Manager Gilbert Watson warns seniors about appeals by groups claiming to aid those affected by the Social Security notch. The notch years 1917 to 1921 saw earlier benefits, but a 12 member bipartisan commission found benefits equitable and no remedial legislation needed.
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Be Wise Immunize efforts grow in Kern County
Kern County Public Health reports rising immunization rates for children under two amid ongoing efforts. Clinics statewide offer vaccines for polio diphtheria tetanus measles mumps rubella Hib and Hepatitis B at sites in Shafter Wasco and Wasco with Medi-Cal accepted for CHDP eligible children.
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