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SANTA ROSA, Calif. (KNTV/NBCNC) – While most schools have fought to keep drugs out of the classroom, one California student will be allowed to bring them in. In fact, she’s one of the first in the nation to be able to do …

Medford, Ore. — Smoke is continuing to be a nuisance on outdoor activities this summer. So much so, staff at Kids Unlimited had to rework its whole programming schedule. Summer camp staff said it’s taken a great effort to relocate all of …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – On Monday,  a regional healthcare provider will be handing out free masks to help protect residents from wildfire smoke. AllCare Health said, “These special N95 protective masks are for limited protection against smoke and ultra-fine particles. It’s recommended …

(WBAL) – A Maryland woman paid the price for her breakfast choice the morning her daughter was born. Elizabeth Eden never imagined she would test positive for opiates when she delivered baby Beatrice last spring. She had heard in a school health …

CHICAGO, Ill. — Approximately 7,000 cases of Taco Bell Salsa con Queso Mild Cheese Dip are being pulled from grocery store shelves after a voluntary recall. No illnesses have been reported so far, however, the affected products showed signs of food separation, …

EAGLE POINT, Ore. — A rabid bat was found in Eagle Point, meriting warnings from health officials. On the afternoon of July 13, a Jackson County resident came into contact with a bat. The bat was sent to Oregon State University for …

NORWALK, Conn. – Four types of Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers are being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. According to Pepperidge Farm, whey powder used in the four varieties of crackers has been subjected to recall, prompting them to initiate a voluntary …

JACKSONVILLE, Ore. – Visitors to a popular local park are being warned they may have been exposed to contaminated drinking water. According to Jackson County Parks, the potable water tank at Cantrall Buckley Park was contaminated with water from the kitchen and …

Medford, Ore. – The air quality outlook for southeastern Oregon isn’t good, and that can become a real issue for some residents. While you may be tempted to run to the local hardware store to buy a dust mask for some relief, …

Jackson County, Ore. — Fires burning around the region, are contributing to a decline in air quality. As of Wednesday morning air quality in Shady Cove was listed as ‘unhealthy’, while Medford and Klamath Falls were listed as ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’. Yreka, …