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Every Big Bear News story tagged public-health.
After two earlier medication take-back programs were shut down, Breakthrough Task Force is distributing Deterra deactivation pouches — with no limit per household — so residents can safely destroy unused prescriptions at home.
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The organization says the pouches deactivate leftover medications, keeping them out of the wrong hands and away from Big Bear's watershed.
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The county is urging residents to stay cool, hydrate, and check on vulnerable neighbors as temperatures climb through the week of September 6.
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State officials have confirmed harmful algal blooms across Big Bear Lake, and the toxins they produce are dangerous enough to hospitalize people and kill pets — here's what to watch for and how to stay safe.
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A community interest survey this summer will help determine whether a drinking water improvement project moves forward.
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South Coast AQMD says harmful ozone levels are expected through 8 PM Sunday — sensitive groups should limit outdoor time, especially in the afternoon.
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The South Coast AQMD is warning residents to limit outdoor exposure as fine particle pollution reaches dangerous levels in the mountains.
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