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Supervisor McCarrie urges caution on proposed data center at Tulare County Fairgrounds, says temporary moratorium will be proposed

Supervisor Larry McCarrie told the board he will bring forward a temporary moratorium on data centers after concerns that state property at the Tulare County Fairgrounds could host modular 'edge' data centers that sidestep local control; he said the board needs a clear definition of 'data center' and more information from project owners.

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Tulare County HR reports 11.7% countywide vacancy rate at AB 2561 hearing; three bargaining units over 20%

At an AB 2561 public hearing, Lupe Garza, director of human resources and development, said the county's fiscal‑year vacancy average was 11.7%, noted three bargaining units above the 20% threshold (PACOP 63.16%, TCPA 25.62%, G Law 23.53%), and described recruitment improvements including TestGenius and reduced time‑to‑hire.

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CalRHT lists core metrics applicants must address, allows initiative-specific measures

Core Transformative Care Model metrics include hypertension control, diabetes control, colorectal cancer screening, VBAC rates, first-trimester prenatal care, and telehealth/e-consults; applicants may also propose initiative-specific metrics.

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How to apply: deadlines, documentation and scoring considerations for Accelerator Partners

Presenters explained application logistics: Aug. 14 (3 p.m.) deadline for Budget Period 1 (late submissions considered for Period 2), rolling review, recommendations on letters of intent/MOUs, indirect cost limit of 10%, and guidance on modular budgets and subrecipient treatment.

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Board unanimously approves $6.3M amendment to Integrated Wellness Solutions contract for jail competency and stabilization

Behavioral health director Natalie Bollin told the board the county's EASE and JBCT programs keep more people treated locally and reduce state transfers; the board approved an amendment to agreement 31653 to adjust funding for those services.

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Year 1 funding: $39M for Accelerator Partnerships, $54M for workforce, $11.6M for EHR modernization

Program leaders said Year 1 funding allocates $39,000,000 to the Accelerator Partnership grant stream, $54,000,000 to workforce recruitment and retention, and $11,600,000 to technology and EHR modernization.

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CalRHT launches Accelerator Partners grant to expand rural collaboratives

California's Rural Health Transformation Program (CalRHT) outlined the Accelerator Partners grant: Year 1 allocates $39 million for rural collaboratives that improve primary and maternal care through partnerships, workforce supports and technology.