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CBS News
3 days ago
- Health
- CBS News
San Francisco mayor announces pilot program for firefighters to get cancer screening tests
San Francisco's firefighters could get cancer screening tests through a proposed city initiative, Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Tuesday. The initiative would give active-duty firefighters over the age of 40 with at least five years of service access to image scans and screenings, the city said. "You are the protectors of our city, and now, we're here to protect you," Lurie said. "I'm proud to announce this investment for cancer screenings for firefighters across San Francisco. We know screenings save lives—when we catch cancer early, it drastically increases the survival rate of our firefighters. This investment is about honoring the people who dedicate their lives to protecting ours." Lurie said his proposed budget includes a $500,000 investment for the program, and that it would be led by the city's fire department. The initiative is modeled after the San Francisco Firefighter Cancer Prevention Foundation's program. "The SFFCPF program this pilot program will be modeled after demonstrated high participation and effective early detection, identifying cancers that might have otherwise gone undiagnosed until more advanced stages," the city said. According to the city's press release, Lurie would use private contributions to fully fund the program and ensure it continues to operate. The mayor's office said Lurie is currently working with the Board of Supervisors on legislation to allow him to raise that money. The mayor's office said the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 798, the SFCPF, and the Fire Department will be helping design the pilot before its launch.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
LA Board of Supervisors approves home rebuilding permit fee relief for wildfire survivors
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion this week that will offer financial relief to property owners wanting to rebuild after the Eaton and Palisades fires. The Eaton fire destroyed 9,418 structures, and the Palisades Fire decimated 6,837 structures, leaving property owners displaced and with mounting costs to rebuild. The approved motion, introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger, allows for county rebuilding permit fees to be deferred for homeowners impacted by the L.A. wildfires. It also calls for homeowners who have already paid rebuilding permit fees to be reimbursed. Barger said that permitting and inspection fees can add up to more than $20,000 before construction even begins. "This is a huge relief. Rebuilding should not be cost-prohibitive," she said. "While this is a deferral, I'm confident we are going to be able to find the money to cover the costs associated with the costs of permitting." She said she is hopeful that reimbursements will be issued within 30 days and will soon provide more information on her webpage. The fee deferrals are for residents who owned and occupied their property before Jan. 7, 2025. "You have to have lived in your home pre-fire," Barger said. The county reported earlier that it received more than 600 applications to rebuild in the Eaton Fire area. Related: Architects debut pre-approved home designs to help Altadena rebuild
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Woodbury County Supervisors approve funds for 4 FY26 Capital Improvement Projects
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors approved money for four Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP's). Supervisors approved $316,300 in funds during its weekly meeting on June 10. The money went to the following projects: $150,000 for real estate for relocation of the secondary roads Moville shop, as part of a proposed $4.7 million, 5-year building plan $90,300 for an EMS rescue truck $44,000 for EMS main front entrance to replace the concrete $32,000 for Dorothy Pecaut Center Foundation project The board previously allocated $898,000 out of the $1.2 million borrow amount allowed. $600,000 for the demolition of the old Law Enforcement Center in downtown Sioux City $280,000 towards WCICC improvement projects $18,000 in loan note fees Supervisors only have $176,505 left in CIP money available to be used for future approved projects. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
05-06-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Sacramento County supervisors agree to reverse budget cuts to district attorney's office
Sacramento County DA says budget cuts to department would mean no misdemeanor prosecutions Sacramento County DA says budget cuts to department would mean no misdemeanor prosecutions Sacramento County DA says budget cuts to department would mean no misdemeanor prosecutions SACRAMENTO – The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors agreed Wednesday night to restore proposed budget cuts to the district attorney's office. The move comes after District Attorney Thien Ho testified inside the chambers that the cuts would lead him to halt prosecutions of all misdemeanor cases. He turned the board chambers into more of a courtroom, arguing his case against cuts. "The word 'recommendation' means that I approve of it, that I consent to it, and I'm going to say right now I've never consented, approved, or recommended any of these cuts," Ho said. "If we cut by $1.7 million, I won't have the vacancies to fill the misdemeanor cases." Ho said his department was already working with limited resources. "Because we are hanging together by duct tape and superglue," Ho said. Ho made the case that cuts of $1.7 million would force him to cut seven attorney positions from his staff. Low-level crimes like vandalism and burglary would be left with no staffing to prosecute. "I can't cut enough photocopies to meet $1.7 million," Ho said. The packed chambers watched as Ho made the case that these recommendations were not his, but forced on him by the board. A point that Supervisor Phil Serna refuted, leading to an exchange between the two inside the chamber. "This recommendation of the cuts is coming from the CO's office and I've also been very clear about what that would be reflected in," Ho said. "I disagree wholeheartedly," Serna said. "He doesn't have the authority to make the recommendations. He just doesn't. It's not a fact, so we can agree to disagree, but it's not a fact." "Well, we'll disagree, respectfully, mister chair," Ho said.
CBS News
30-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Riverside County promises more funding and staff for animal shelters
Riverside County leaders boldly pledged to hire more staff and add more funding to animal shelters to help them become "no-kill" facilities. Currently, over a thousand dogs lack the space to comfortably live while waiting to find loving homes. "When there's overcrowding like that, there's high stress. The barking levels go up," said Daylin Valenica, a programs manager at the Riverside County Department of Animals. "It limits the staff's ability to maintain a safe, enriching, caring environment for the animals." Valencia said the county's shelters are 220% over capacity, meaning four or more dogs are forced to be housed in kennels meant for just one or two. "We really need the community to help us with volunteering, with fostering, with adopting," he said. Without the help, some of the dogs would be euthanized. The county said it's a last resort they're desperately trying to avoid by temporarily waiving adoption fees and extending shelter hours. "Save more lives," Valencia said. "That's the goal. That's the ultimate goal." To alleviate the situation, the Board of Supervisors passed a resolution committing to the goal of becoming a no-kill community for shelter animals. The department is expected to ask the county for $5 million for more staff, space and programs. The main issue is the disparity between adoptions and abandoned pets admitted into shelters. Valencia said it's critical for people to give shelter dogs, who have already been through a lot, time to acclimate to their new environment and relax into their personality. "They have the ability to love again and trust again," he said.
