JoNel Aleccia • Associated Press, Author at Stocktonia News

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California declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation?

by JoNel Aleccia • Associated Press Dec. 19, 2024, 9:49 a.m.Dec. 19, 2024, 9:49 a.m.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said he declared the state of emergency to better position state staff and supplies to respond to the outbreak.

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Raw milk recall in California expands after tests detect more bird flu virus

by JoNel Aleccia • Associated Press Dec. 4, 2024, 11:19 a.m.May 27, 2026, 11:57 a.m.

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Bird flu virus was found in raw milk. What to know about the risks

by JoNel Aleccia • Associated Press Nov. 28, 2024, 7:00 a.m.May 27, 2026, 11:57 a.m.

Four black and white cows resting heads on a green feeding trough containing straw, with visible green ear tags, in a well-lit barn setting.

2 Central Valley dairy workers infected with bird flu, first human cases in California

by JoNel Aleccia • Associated Press Oct. 4, 2024, 8:15 a.m.May 27, 2026, 11:54 a.m.