Orange County Clinics To Mark National HIV Testing Day
Along with the free screenings at the clinics, the AIDS Services Foundation on Tuesday will hold an event showcasing an exhibit on the history of HIV/AIDS in Orange County and the group’s goals.
Orange County Register:
Free Screenings For National HIV Testing Day
Tuesday, June 27, marks National HIV Testing Day and various Orange County clinics will offer free testing — something they actually do all year. The Orange County Health Care Agency said 6,762 residents have HIV and an estimated 669 people have undiagnosed HIV. (Perkes, 6/23)
In other news from across the state —
Sacramento Bee:
Mt. Shasta Issues Boil Water Warning Due To E. Coli Bacteria
The city of Mt. Shasta put out a notice warning residents to bring all water to a boil for a minute before drinking it, cooking with it, making ice, brushing teeth or washing dishes. City officials said in the notice they expect to resolve the problem in seven to 10 days, meaning the issue could continue through the Fourth of July, when the city hosts some of its most popular events. (Garrison, 6/25)
East Bay Times:
Mobile Food Pantry Makes Regular Los Gatos Stops
It’s a hot Thursday afternoon when the West Valley Community Services Mobile Food Pantry rolls into the Los Gatos United Methodist Church parking lot at 111 Church St., ready to hand out free food to low-income and homeless residents. ... West Valley Community Services launched the mobile pantry because it was difficult for people to travel to its Cupertino headquarters for food and services. ... The mobile pantry is stocked with a variety of easy-to-fix food, such as ramen noodles, pop top canned soups, and macaroni and cheese. Granola bars, chips, bread, peanut butter, fresh fruit and toiletries also fill the bins that are set outside under a pop-up canopy. (Peterson, 6/23)