Health
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“We gonna do this right now? Let’s roll!” With that, the 20-year-old homeless man who had approached on his skateboard was rolling up his sleeves, ready to receive his hepatitis A vaccination right there on the sidewalk in downtown San Diego. As a new approach to combating an ongoing hepatitis A outbreak in San Diego […]
Government
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County of San Diego offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day, with the exception of essential services including law enforcement and emergency animal services.
Health
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The County Health and Human Services Agency and its many partners are offering free, confidential HIV testing throughout the region.
Animals
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Meet Lola! She’s a young mama cat who’s already raised seven (seven!) kittens and now she’s ready to retire from motherhood and take a good, long rest in a forever home.
Animals
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The Fourth of July barbecue might be fun for your people-loving pooch, but come evening, the loud, high-pitched whistles and booms of fireworks can send Fido running for the hills. Make sure you can be reunited with your pet if they run off by having them microchipped.
Health
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A case of tuberculosis that may have exposed others has been reported at the San Diego Continuing Education’s Mid-City Campus, according to the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency. HHSA is working with San Diego Community College officials to notify individuals who were possibly exposed to tuberculosis on the campus from Feb. 3 […]
Parks and Rec
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Summertime is here, along with some pretty searing temperatures. If you’re planning a hike in one of San Diego’s inland areas, it’s important to know the risks so you can plan ahead.