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Press Releases & Recent News
August 25, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 23, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 22, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 19, 2022 News Release - Valley Receives $12.9 Million in New State Funding for Clean Trucks
August 19, 2022 News Release - Air District Approves $4 Million in Community Clean Air Funding
August 18, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 17, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 16, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 10, 2022 News Release - Money Available to Plant Trees in Communities
Valley Air District partnering with communities to improve neighborhoods and air quality through urban greening and vegetative barriers
August 9, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 8, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 8, 2022 News Release - District reminds parents to avoid idling at schools
August 5, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 4, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 2, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 22, 2022 News Release - Valley Air District Offers Clean Air Funding for Sustainable Agriculture
Clean air funding currently available, with increased funding for small growers
July 19, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
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July 6, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 6, 2022 News Release - Wildfire season is here
District encourages Valley residents to prepare for smoke impacts from wildfires
July 5, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
June 30, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
June 29, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
June 28, 2022 News Release - District urges Valley residents to celebrate 4th of July safely
Personal fireworks elevate PM levels and threaten public health
June 24, 2022 News Release - Air District Board Approves Clean Air Rooms Pilot Program
Giving families free in-home air purifiers to improve indoor air quality during wildfires
June 22, 2022 News Release - Over $30 Million in Clean Air Investments Approved for Arvin/Lamont
June 16, 2022 News Release - District Board Approves Arvin/Lamont Community Emissions Reduction Program
June 14, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
June 13, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
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May 23, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
May 19, 2022 News Release - Fresno Foreign Wrecking fire: Where to Check Air Quality
May 18, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
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April 27, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
April 27, 2022 News Release - Air District to Launch Clean Air Center Grant Program
Program to establish network of Valley clean air centers to protect public during wildfires
April 26, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
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April 18, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
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April 12, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
April 9, 2022 News Release - Air Quality High Wind Advisory
Gusty winds and blowing dust pose potential health concern Valley-wide
April 4, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
April 1, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
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March 7, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
March 1, 2022 News Release - 2021-2022 Residential Wood Smoke Reduction Program concludes
February 18, 2022 News Release - Valley Air District Takes Action to Accept $36.5 Million in State Funding to Deploy Zero-emission Trucks in the Valley
February 17, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
February 15, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 26, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 20, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 19, 2022 News Release - 2022 Healthy Air Living Kids’ Calendar now available Valley-wide!
January 12, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 10, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 7, 2022 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
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December 30, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
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December 20, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
December 16, 2021 News Release - Valley Air District Takes Actions to Accept $20.7 Million in New Federal Clean Air Funding and Adopt Latest Clean Air Regulations
Valley receives largest award under competitive national EPA solicitation and approves latest clean air regulations for industrial facilities
December 14, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
December 10, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
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October 29, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
October 29, 2021 News Release - Stagnant Conditions, Colder Weather and Residential Wood Burning Leading to Deteriorating Air Quality
Valley residents asked not to burn, drive less and closely follow local air quality
October 26, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
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October 11, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
October 11, 2021 News Release - Air Quality Alert (updated from Advisory)
Gusty winds and blowing dust pose potential health concern Valley-wide
October 10, 2021 News Release - Air Quality High Wind Advisory
Gusty wind and blowing dust pose potential health concern Valley-wide
October 6, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
October 5, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
October 4, 2021 News Release - Air Quality Alert Due to Wildfire Smoke
KNP Complex and Windy Fire Send Smoke Into the Valley
Update: The Air quality alert (detailed below) has been extended through Thursday, 10/07/21 at 11:00am
October 4, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 30, 2021 News Release - Air Quality Alert Due to Wildfire Smoke
KNP Complex and Windy Fire Send Smoke Into the Valley
September 30, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 29, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 28, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 27, 2021 News Release - Air Quality High Wind Advisory
Gusty wind and blowing dust pose potential health concern Valley-wide
September 27, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 23, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 22, 2021 News Release - District Issues Air Quality Alert
California Wildfires Continue to Impact Valley Air Quality
Update: The Air quality alert (detailed below) has been extended through Monday, 9/27/21 at 11:00am
September 22, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 21, 2021 News Release - District Issues Air Quality Alert
California Wildfires Continue to Impact Valley Air Quality
September 21, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 20, 2021 News Release - Artists needed!
District invites submissions for 2022 Kids’ Calendar
September 20, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 16, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 13, 2021 News Release - KNP Complex Fire Triggers Air Quality Advisory in San Joaquin Valley
Smoke heavily impacting Central and Southern Valley counties
September 9, 2021 News Release - Air Quality High Wind Advisory
Gusty wind and blowing dust pose potential health concern Valley-wide
September 9, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 7, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 3, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 2, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 1, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 31, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 30, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 27, 2021 News Release - California Wildfires Continue to Impact Valley Air Quality
District issues Air Quality Alert with the National Weather Service
August 26, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 25, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 24, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 23, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 20, 2021 News Release - Unprecedented California Wildfires Continue to Impact Valley Air Quality
District cautions Valley residents of ongoing health impacts
August 20, 2021 News Release - Air District Receives $178,200,000 in State Grant Funding for Phase-out of Open Agricultural Burning in the Valley
August 19, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 18, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 16, 2021 News Release - District issues Health Caution due to gusty winds and continuing wildfires
Elevated PM2.5 and potential dusty conditions pose health concern
August 17, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 16, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 11, 2021 News Release - District reminds parents to avoid idling at schools
August 11, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 10, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 6, 2021 News Release - Multiple California wildfires prompt District to issue Health Caution
District cautions Valley residents of potential smoke impacts Valley-wide
August 6, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 3, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 2, 2021 News Release - Fire Burning in Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta area prompts District to issue Health Caution
The public may experience poor air quality in the Northern and Central regions and should take action to protect their health
July 29, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 28, 2021 News Release - Dixie Fire prompts District to issue Health Caution
Smoke impacting San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Merced Counties
July 28, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 27, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 26, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 12, 2021 News Release - River Fire prompts District to issue Health Caution
Smoke impacting the San Joaquin Valley
July 8, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 6, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
June 30, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
June 28, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
June 28, 2021 News Release - District urges Valley residents to celebrate fourth safely
Personal fireworks elevate PM levels and threaten public health
June 28, 2021 News Release - District issues health caution due to wildfire smoke impacts
Wildfires bring increased concentrations of PM in Valley
June 25, 2021 News Release - Clean Green Yard Machines - Get yours today!!
Enhanced electric lawn equipment funding available for AB 617 communities
June 19, 2021 News Release - It’s official: Wildfire season has begun for the Valley
District cautions Valley residents to be prepared for smoke impacts from wildfires
June 18, 2021 News Release - Hot, dry conditions expected this weekend
District cautions Valley residents of potential for poor air quality
June 16, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
June 14, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
June 9, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
June 8, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
June 7, 2021 News Release - Gusty winds prompt health caution
Blowing dust poses potential health concern Valley-wide
June 7, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
May 20 , 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
May 19, 2021 News Release - Gusty winds prompt health caution
Blowing dust poses potential health concern Valley-wide
May 12, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
May 6, 2021 News Release - Gusty winds prompt health caution
Blowing dust poses potential health concern Valley-wide
May 3, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
May 1, 2021 News Release - Gusty winds prompt health caution
Blowing dust poses potential health concern Valley-wide
April 30, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
April 29, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
April 27, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
April 22, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
April 22, 2021 News Release - Hay fire affecting Valley’s Northern Region
District cautions Valley residents of smoke impacts
April 21, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
April 14, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
March 31, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
March 30, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
March 29, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
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March 3, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
March 2, 2021 News Release - 2020-2021 Check Before You Burn Season concludes
Exceptional winter season saw more curtailments and notices of violations than any previous year
March 1, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
February 26, 2021 News Release - Gusty winds prompt health caution
Blowing dust poses potential health concern Valley-wide
February 26, 2021 News Release - Arvin/Lamont selected as next Valley AB 617 community
District invites local residents and businesses to participate in community-led process
February 25, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
February 22, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
February 17, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
February 16, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
February 11, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
February 10, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
February 9, 2021 News Release - Air District launches $12.5 million program to reduce ag dust
Grant provides farmers funding for low-dust nut harvesters
February 8, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
February 3, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 28, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 27, 2021 News Release - Health Caution: Gusty winds causing blowing dust in Kern and Kings Counties
Elevated PM10 poses health concern
January 25, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 22, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 21, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 20, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 19, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 17, 2021 News Release - Health Caution: High winds and blowing dust in forecast
Potential for elevated PM10 poses health concern
January 13, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 12, 2021 News Release - High pressure expected to trap pollution for extended period
Air quality officials ask residents to avoid wood burning
January 8, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 4, 2021 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
December 28, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
December 21, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
December 15, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
December 14, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
December 10, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
December 9, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
December 7, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
December 3, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
December 2, 2020 News Release - Health Caution: High wind and blowing dust expected for Kern and Kings Counties
Potential for elevated PM10 poses health concern
December 2, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
December 1, 2020 News Release - District warns conditions not conducive to wood burning
Air quality officials ask residents to avoid burning
November 30, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
November 25, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
November 23, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
November 19, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
November 18, 2020 News Release - Health Caution: High wind and blowing dust expected Valley-wide Tuesday
Potential for elevated PM10 poses health concern
November 17, 2020 News Release - Health Caution: High wind and blowing dust expected Valley-wide Tuesday
Potential for elevated PM10 poses health concern
November 16, 2020 News Release - Health Caution: High wind and blowing dust expected Valley-wide Tuesday
Potential for elevated PM10 poses health concern
November 16, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
November 12, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
November 10, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
November 9, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
November 5, 2020 News Release - Wildfire smoke and blowing dust prompt health caution
Potentially elevated levels of PM2.5 and PM10 pose health concern
November 4, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
November 2, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
October 30, 2020 News Release - Check Before You Burn program begins amid wildfire season
Valley residents should prepare for immediate curtailments
October 28, 2020 News Release - Air quality alert continues due to Sierra wildfires
The SQF Complex and Creek Fires continue to impact Valley
October 28, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
October 25, 2020 News Release - Gusty winds causing blowing dust and continuing wildfire smoke prompt health caution
Potential elevated PM10 and PM2.5 pose health concern
October 22, 2020 News Release - Air District Receives Over $30 Million in Federal Grant Funding
US EPA grants Valley funds to replace agricultural tractors and low-dust harvesters
October 20, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
October 19, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
October 15, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
October 15, 2020 News Release - Air quality alert continues due to Sierra wildfires
The SQF Complex and Creek Fires continue to impact eastern portions of Valley
September 30, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 29, 2020 News Release - District reissues health caution due to wildfire smoke impacts
SQF Complex, Creek and Glass Fires contribute to increased concentrations of PM in Valley
September 28, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 23, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 22, 2020 News Release - Health caution still in place: hazy skies returning
District cautions Valley residents of ongoing health impacts
September 22, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 21, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 18, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 17, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 16, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 15, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 15, 2020 News Release - District seeks a member for Environmental Justice Advisory Group
Application deadline is September 30
September 12, 2020 News Release - Unprecedented California Wildfires Continue to Impact Valley Air Quality
District cautions Valley residents of ongoing health impacts
September 12, 2020 News Release - Incendios Forestales de California Sin Precedentes Continúan Impactando la Calidad del Aire del Valle
El Distrito advierte a los residentes del Valle sobre los continuos impactos en la salud
September 10, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 9, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 8, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 8, 2020 News Release - Creek Fire and High Winds Bring Significant Smoke and Potential for Blowing Dust throughout Valley
Poor air quality will continue through the week
September 8, 2020 News Release - El Incendio Creek y los Fuertes Vientos Traen una Cantidad Significativa de Humo y Potencial para Polvo en Todo el Valle
La mala calidad del aire continuará durante la semana
September 4, 2020 News Release - Hot, dry, smoky conditions expected this weekend
District cautions Valley residents of increasing health impacts
September 4, 2020 News Release - Se esperan condiciones cálidas, secas y con humo este fin de semana
El Distrito advierte a los residentes del Valle de los crecientes impactos en la salud
September 4, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 3, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 2, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 31, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 27, 2020 News Release - Ongoing California Wildfires Continue to Bring Smoke into the Valley
District cautions Valley residents of increasing health impacts
August 27, 2020 News Release - Los Continuos Incendios Forestales de California Continúan Trayendo Humo al Valle
El Distrito advierte a los residentes del Valle de los impactos en la salud
August 27, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 25, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 24, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 21, 2020 News Release - Ongoing California Wildfires Causing Very Unhealthy Air Quality
District cautions Valley residents of increasing health impacts
August 21, 2020 News Release - Continuos Incendios Forestales de California Causan Calidad del Aire muy Insalubre
El Distrito advierte a los residentes del Valle de los impactos en la salud/i>
August 21, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 20, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 19, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 18, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 17, 2020 News Release - Wildfires bring smoke into the Valley
District cautions Valley residents of increasing health impacts
August 5, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 3, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 3, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 28, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 24, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 21, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 20, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 16, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 15, 2020 News Release - Mineral Fire continues to grow bringing smoke into the Valley
District cautions Valley residents of increasing health impacts
July 14, 2020 News Release - Mineral Fire in Fresno County prompts health caution Valley-wide
District cautions Valley residents of smoke impacts from surrounding wildfires
July 9, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 8, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 7, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 6, 2020 News Release - Crews Fire sends smoke into San Joaquin Valley
District cautions Valley residents of smoke impacts from wildfires
July 2, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 1, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 1, 2020 News Release - District: Personal fireworks can have negative health effects
Fireworks elevate PM levels and threaten public health
June 30, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
June 29, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
June 26, 2020 News Release - A windy weekend expected to cause blowing dust
Forecasted gusty winds prompt health caution
June 26, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
June 25, 2020 News Release - Pallet fire near Reedley prompts health caution
June 24, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
June 24, 2020 News Release - Grass fires result in smoke impacts in Fresno and Madera Counties
District cautions Valley residents of possible impacts
June 22, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
June 18, 2020 News Release - It’s official: Wildfire season has begun for the Valley
District cautions Valley residents to be prepared for smoke impacts from wildfires
June 18, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
June 1, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
May 27, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
May 26, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
May 26, 2020 News Release - Pallet fire in Stockton prompts health caution
May 19, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
May 14, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
May 1, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
April 30, 2020 News Release - Gusty winds prompt health caution
Blowing dust poses potential health concern Valley-wide
April 29, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
April 28, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
April 27, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
April 21, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
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April 15, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
April 8, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
April 6, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
April 1, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
March 31, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
March 6, 2020 News Release - Smoke Impacts from Prescribed Burn in Eastern Fresno County
The public may experience short-term smoke impacts and should take action to protect their health
March 4, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
March 3, 2020 News Release - 2019-2020 Check Before You Burn season cleanest on record
March 2, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
February 26, 2020 News Release - District funds world’s cleanest diesel locomotive in Exeter
Four old switchers replaced with new ultra-clean equipment
February 18, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
February 13, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
February 12, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
February 7, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
February 3, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 28, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
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January 16, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 14, 2020 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 9, 2020 News Release - 2020 Healthy Air Living Kids’ Calendar now available Valley-wide!
December 30, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
December 18, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
December 13, 2019 News Release - State selects Stockton for AB 617 community effort
District invites local residents and businesses to participate in community-led process
December 12, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
December 11, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
December 4, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
December 3, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
November 26, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
November 25, 2019 News Release - Gusty winds prompt health caution
Blowing dust poses potential health concern Valley-wide
November 18, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
November 15, 2019 News Release - EV car sharing program launches in rural Valley communities
November 9, 2019 News Release - First fireplace prohibition of the season for Merced county
November 6, 2019 News Release - District seeks members for Environmental Justice Advisory Group
Application deadline extended to November 30
November 6, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
November 5, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
November 4, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
November 1, 2019 News Release - EV car sharing program launches in rural Valley communities
October 31, 2019 News Release - Check Before You Burn season begins
October 30, 2019 News Release - Severe blowing dust prompts Air Quality Emergency warning for Kern County
Potentially dangerous levels of particulate matter expected to continue through Wednesday evening
October 30, 2019 News Release - Severe blowing dust and potential smoke from California wildfires prompts Health Caution reminder
Poor air quality prompts Valley Air District to urge public to take protective action
October 30, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
October 28, 2019 News Release - Air quality alert remains in place through the week
Valley Air District urges public to take protective action
October 26, 2019 News Release - Gusty winds prompt health caution
October 25, 2019 News Release - Smoke from Kincade Fire prompts health caution
The public may experience poor air quality and should take action to protect their health
October 22, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
October 21, 2019 News Release - Zero-Emission Bus Program Launches with $130M for Transit, School, and Shuttle Bus Owners in California
October 19, 2019 News Release - Gusty winds prompt health caution
Blowing dust poses potential health concern Valley-wide
October 10, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
October 9, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
October 8, 2019 News Release - Smoke and dust impact Valley
Potential elevated particulate matter poses health concern Valley-wide
October 8, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
October 7, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 30, 2019 News Release - District seeks members for Environmental Justice Advisory Group
Application deadline is October 31
September 26, 2019 News Release - Gusty winds prompt health caution
Potential elevated PM10 poses health concern Valley-wide
September 20, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 18, 2019 News Release - Calling all student artists!
Valley Air District invites students to submit artwork for 2020 Kids’ Calendar
September 16, 2019 News Release - Gusty winds prompt health caution
September 16, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 07, 2019 News Release - Gusty winds prompt health caution
Blowing dust poses potential health concern Valley-wide
September 03, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 28, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 23, 2019 News Release - Wildfires have potential to bring smoke into the Valley this weekend
Heat and high pressure will remain through the weekend, affecting air quality conditions
August 20, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 15, 2019 News Release - Air District Receives $10 Million in Federal Grant Funding
US EPA grants Valley funds to replace agricultural tractors and yard trucks
August 14, 2019 News Release - Be mindful of air quality during Back-to-School season
August 03, 2019 News Release - Marsh Complex Wildfire prompts health caution
The public may experience poor air quality and should take action to protect their health
July 30, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 23, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 9, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 2, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 1, 2019 News Release - Direct exposure to neighborhood fireworks can have negative health effects for Valley residents
Fireworks elevate PM levels and threaten public health
June 17, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
June 15, 2019 News Release - The Valley Air District offers FREE car emissions test and up to $9,500 to replace high polluting vehicles
Program helps vehicle owners take voluntary action to improve air quality
June 15, 2019 News Release - El Distrito del Aire ofrece prueba GRATUITA de emisiones de automóviles y hasta $9,500 para reemplazar vehículos altamente contaminantes
El programa ayuda a los dueños de vehículos a tomar medidas voluntarias para mejorar la calidad del aire
June 14, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
May 31, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
May 29, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
May 28, 2019 News Release - Air District to replace old, high-polluting school buses for Fowler Unified
Officials gathered for the unveiling of a zero-emission electric school bus
April 14, 2019 News Release - Pallet fire in Stockton prompts health caution
April 15, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
April 09, 2019 News Release - Gusty winds prompt health caution Potential elevated PM10 poses health concern Valley-wide
March 21, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
March 19, 2019 News Release - Gusty winds prompt health caution
March 18, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
February 28, 2019 News Release - 2018-2019 Check Before You Burn season ends
February 14, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
February 13, 2019 News Release - Gusty winds prompt health caution
Potential elevated PM10 poses health concern
February 4, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 31, 2019 News Release - District seeks members for Environmental Justice Advisory Group
Application deadline is February 28
January 29, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 28, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 22, 2019 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 24, 2019 News Release - State Approves Valley’s New Clean Air Plan
New air quality measures will help San Joaquin Valley meet latest PM2.5 air quality standards
December 28, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
November 21, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
November 19, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
November 16, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
November 16, 2018 News Release - Ongoing smoke from Camp Fire and Alder/Mountaineer wildfires prompts extension of Health Caution/Air Quality Alert
The public may experience poor air quality and should take action to protect their health
November 15, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
November 13, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
November 9, 2018 News Release - First fireplace prohibition of the season for Merced county
November 8, 2018 News Release - Smoke from several wildfires prompts health caution
The public may experience poor air quality and should take action to protect their health
November 8, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
November 7, 2018 News Release - First fireplace prohibition of the season for Madera County
November 5, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
November 4, 2018 News Release - First fireplace prohibition of the season for Fresno County
November 2, 2018 News Release - First fireplace prohibition of the season for Tulare & Kern Counties
November 1, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
November 1, 2018 News Release - First fireplace prohibition of the season for Kings County
October 31, 2018 News Release - Air District Officials remind residents to check before using their residential wood-burning device
October 29, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
October 29, 2018 News Release - Smoke from the Alder Fire in Tulare County prompts health caution
October 23, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
October 22, 2018 News Release - Reemplazo y Reciclaje de Tractores Antiguos Benefician el Aire del Valle
$108 millones para ayudar a agricultores del Valle a cambiar a equipos agrícolas menos contaminantes
October 22, 2018 News Release - Replacing and Recycling Old Tractors Benefit the Valley’s Air
$108 million to help Valley farmers switch to cleaner farm equipment
October 16, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
October 8, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
October 1, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 27, 2018 News Release - State selects first-year communities for investment under AB 617
Valley Air District launches community engagement process in Shafter and South Central Fresno
September 27, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 19, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 18, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
September 18, 2018 News Release - Art entry deadline fast approaching for calendar contest!
Air District seeking Valley student artwork for 2019 Kids’ Calendar
September 10, 2018 News Release - Drive Clean in the San Joaquin during National Drive Electric Week
District’s incentive program makes driving an electric vehicle easier
August 27, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 24, 2018 News Release - Smoke from the Ranch Fire in Mendocino County prompts health caution
August 24, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 23, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 21, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 15, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 13, 2018 News Release - District asks public to be mindful of air quality during Back-to-School
August 13, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 10, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 9, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 8, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 7, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 6, 2018 News Release - Wildfires continue to bring smoke into the Valley
Take action to protect your health
August 6, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
August 1, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 31, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 30, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 27, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 26, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 25, 2018 News Release - Update: Smoke from the Ferguson Fire in Mariposa County prompts health caution Valley-wide
July 24, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 23, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 18, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 17, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 16, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 15, 2018 News Release - Smoke from the Ferguson Fire in Mariposa County prompts health caution
July 03, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 05, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 03, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
July 02, 2018 News Release - Smoke from the County Fire in Northern California prompts health caution
July 02, 2018 News Release - Air officials ask Valley residents to consider negative health effects of fireworks
Fireworks elevate PM levels and threaten public health
June 25, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
June 18, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
June 12, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
May 29, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
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May 15, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
May 03, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
March 07, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
March 01, 2018 News Release - 2017-2018 Check Before You Burn season ends
February 28, 2018 News Release - District seeks member for Environmental Justice Advisory Group
Application deadline is March 29
February 12, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
February 6, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
February 1, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 30, 2018 News Release - District Issues Health Cautionary Statement
Due to Persistently Strong High Pressure System off California Coast
January 30, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 26, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 23, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
January 04, 2018 Daily Electronic Newspaper Clippings from around the Valley
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