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With the adoption of its new caregiver ordinance, Napa becomes the only county statewide to require those who care for the elderly to apply for a permit that requires a background check.
The ordinance, effective July 1, requires the permit and background check for anyone providing care for the elderly who receives compensation for that service, whether money or free room and board.
The city of West Sacramento has landed a $2.5 million federal infrastructure grant for the Port of West Sacramento, which is expected to help the port secure a new metals recycling operation that would bring 65 jobs to the port.
The funding will be used to relocate the main entrance to the port just west of the Harbor Boulevard entrance to a point on Industrial Boulevard near Beacon Boulevard.
Rep. Thompson is the recipient of CHA's Health Care Champion Award, presented to select elected officials who demonstrate exceptional leadership on behalf of California's hospitals and the patients they serve.
The award was presented during a special ceremony hosted by members of the Hospital Council of Northern and Central California on June 8.
The North Bay Water Reuse Authority was one of eight construction projects in California to receive federal funding under the Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program. The Bureau of Reclamation anticipates NBWRA will be awarded $1.29 million, earned in part because of the high benefits to the community expected to result from the project.
Rep. Thompson is the recipient of CHA's Health Care Champion Award, presented to select elected officials who demonstrate exceptional leadership on behalf of California's hospitals and the patients they serve. The award was presented during a special ceremony hosted by members of the Hospital Council of Northern and Central California on Wednesday.
With the national debt crisis dominating headlines, North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson held a telephone town hall meeting on senior issues with his constituents Wednesday and pledged to protect Medicare and Social Security.
”These programs have helped generations of seniors take charge of their health care and their lives, and I'm committed to keeping them strong for future generations,” Thompson said.
Speaking with senior citizens across his district, Rep. Mike Thompson warned Wednesday that Medicare is “under attack” by Republicans.
Thompson, D-St. Helena, joined President Obama and other Democrats who have made a lightning rod of Rep. Paul Ryan's budget proposal. The Wisconsin Republican's plan includes transforming Medicare into a competitive market for people now younger than 55.
“You've got one side trying to wipe out Medicare and the other side trying to preserve Medicare,” Thompson said at one point during his latest telephone town hall meeting.