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Smoke from wildfires in the western U.S. and Canada is expected to impact air quality in the Bay Area on Thursday and Friday. Residents in affected areas should stay alert to news coverage and health warnings related to smoke. Check air quality at fire.airnow.gov and take steps to protect your health from smoke. Learn how at www.baaqmd.gov/wildfiresafety. Pollution levels are not expected to exceed the national 24-hour health standard. A Spare the Air Alert is not in effect.
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Rio Molina
Being from a farmworker family, Rio strives for health equity. He was born and raised in Sonoma County, which has one of the highest pediatric cancer rates in the state. His hometown, Graton, is surrounded in all directions by chemically intensive, industrial agriculture.
Since June 2021, Rio has worked performing inspections of temporary agricultural worker housing for the state workforce agency, EDD. Beyond this role, he is an incoming MPH student at UC Berkeley, where he intends to study the health impacts of disasters exacerbated by climate change. Rio is eager to collaborate and build solidarity with other regional representatives.
Community Advisory Council Staff
Huling Isinapanahon: 11/8/2016