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SIMILAC BABY FORMULA RECALLED 09-23-10 18:20 a.v.

A recall has been issued for Similac Infant Formula following a possible insect contamination. The voluntary action affects up to 5-million Similac-brand powder formulas sold in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam and some Caribbean countries. The drugmaker company, Abbott Laboratories said the product may contain a small beetle or larvae, which could cause stomach ache and digestion problems. The insects were discovered last week in a Michigan manufacturing plant. Company officials have determined there was no “immediate health risk” from the contamination. The affected products were sold in plastic containers and various can sizes, including 8-ounce, 12.4 ounce and 12.9 ounce. Consumers are being notified to enter the lot number on their containers online to determine if they are subject to the recall.

 

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CARMEL CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S FATE UNKNOWN 09-23-10 17:50 a.v.

 

 

 

A decision has not been reached yet after a special session was held today (thurs) in Carmel to decide the fate of city administrator Richard Guillen. The Carmel City Council was expected to decide whether Guillen would be dismissed since the city settled a sexual harassment lawsuit this summer for $600,00 after he was accused of sexually harassing a female employee last year. City leaders emerged from City Hall at 4 p.m. this afternoon but had no comment for the public on Guillen’s status with the city. This was the 5th meeting to discuss what action, if any, will be taken against Guillen.

 

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GILROY FIRE DEPT. GRANT 09-23-10 16:50 a.v.

The Gilroy Fire department will now be hiring more firefighters after receiving a grant this week from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, also known as FEMA. According to Gilroy Fire Officials, the money will be used to fill six positions that were cut last year during city layoffs. The money will go towards hiring new firefighters since the 6 who were laid off are currently employed by other agencies. The total amount of the grant, which part of the SAFER program is over $2,343,000.

 

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3 WVILLE TEENS ARRESTED 09-23-10 16:45 a.v.

3-Watsonville teens were arrested yesterday (wed) for allegedly attacking another group of teens, along with stabbing one in the hand . The 3 arrested were among 5 teens who approached 3 others about their gang affiliation around 1:30 p.m. on the 300 block of East Beach Street. One of the teens stabbed a 15-year old boy in the hand. 2 of the suspected attackers were arrested after the incident, a 3rd was taken into custody this morning. All 3 were booked into Juvenile Hall on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, gang participation and conspiracy.

 

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PINTO LAKE TOXIC BLOOM WARNING 09-23-10 16:25 a.v.

A warning was issued at Watsonville’s Pinto Lake this week after a toxic algae bloom was found. The lake is being deemed off-limits to swimming, allowing pets to swim in or drink the water since a recent study found that toxins in the blue-green algae caused human illnesses and deaths in dogs. The toxic bloom has also been linked to the recent rash of sea otter deaths in Monterey Bay. Some of the problems experienced include respiratory problems, gastro-intestinal upsets, skin rashes and nervous disorder along with death in animals.

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