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With heavy rains expected, the County Department of Public Works is once again offering free sand and bags to residents in the unincorporated areas to help protect homes, neighborhoods and streets from flooding and erosion.
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Who would want a homemade holiday fruit basket — with creepy mealybugs? Or a giant whiteflies hiding in hand-picked poinsettias? Nobody, right? But it can happen. If you’re one of the millions of Americans who will be traveling this holiday season, remember — don’t pack a pest!
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The joys of visiting Santa, making crafts and decorating cookies lit up the faces of children with permanent neurological and physical disabilities and their siblings Tuesday when San Diego County’s California Children’s Services hosted a winter holiday event in El Cajon. The event is designed to allow the children to celebrate holiday traditions without worrying about the […]
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Six cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, have been confirmed at San Pasqual High School in the Escondido Union High School District. This is the first cluster of cases at a school in San Diego County during this academic year.
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Through Dec. 10, a total of 291 cases of influenza had been reported in the county, 113 more than at the same time last season.
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After a dip in 2014, unintentional deaths due to drugs or alcohol were up again last year, according to data from the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s 2015 Annual Report, which gives an overview of deaths investigated by the office.
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The holidays bring out most people’s kindness and giving spirit, but for criminals, it can be a season for greedy, grinchy opportunities. We’ve got tips to keep you and your packages safe during this season.
