The San Joaquin Valley from Lodi to Bakersfield has been designated as an area of high air pollution through Wednesday.

Residents should avoid idling when dropping off or picking up students, and they should refrain from using drive-through services, according to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District.

The district encourages carpooling and using public transportation, and employers should shift operations to early morning or late evening, when ozone levels are lower, according to the air pollution district. Employers should also offer flexible work schedules through Wednesday.

For more information, call 209-557-6400 or visit http://www.valleyair.org or http://www.healthyairliving.com.

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