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The county's rate is currently 89.2 percent. Health officials also want to reach an 80 percent rate in each community by year's end.
The permit application process is now entirely virtual, and officers will scan license plates to ensure compliance.
Though the overall case rate in Santa Clara County is 12 per 100,000, the unvaccinated are falling ill at a rate of 25 per 100,000.
Police say there is "no indication the threat is credible," but are still asking the public to avoid the area so officers can search it.
When five elderly men realized the boat they were fishing on was sinking, they sent out a distress signal – received by the honorees.
The barges posed a navigational threat to mariners around New Haven. They're now gone, thanks to funds from a Clean Water Act violation.
As of Tuesday, residents are prohibited from entering the lake and its beach area. All other town beaches remain open.
All information is provided by police. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
The Main Street restaurant paid a $500 fine for refusing to cooperate with an enforcement agency. Its license will be suspended on Aug. 30.
The nominees hold advanced education and social work degrees, have experience working with children, and have kids in Branford schools.
A world traveler who hosted legendary Thanksgiving dinners, she was known as "Mrs. Feeney" to her students at Madison Country Day School.
Born in Maine, she was an avid bingo player who rarely missed a Monday night at Knights of Columbus.
A graduate of Hillhouse High School, she organized an annual fundraiser for Smilow Cancer Center called "A Girl Thing."
The former owner of Annex Used Cars and Auto Outlet, he was happiest when surrounded by his family and when spending time at Mohegan Sun.
A former employee of AEP Manufacturing and CASCO Products, he leaves behind children, grandchildren and Hunter, his dog and best friend.
The town will bear the burden of the expansion, and therefore should know exactly what its potential benefits are, the state rep argued.
The school system is hiring three cafeteria workers, a recess coordinator and long-term elementary school substitutes, among other jobs.
The school district is looking for several coaches and is hoping to fill paraprofessional and administrative positions as well.
The district is looking for high school art, music, and science teachers, as well as paraprofessionals and substitute teachers.
All information is provided by police. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
