Health
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Sixteen local people and organizations were recognized today for their efforts to improve San Diegans’ health and quality of life. Who got the awards?
Environment
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After West Nile Virus made its first appearance of the year with the death of a local hawk, San Diego County officials kicked off the 2015 battle against the deadly disease.
Health
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There was lots of planting, dirty fingernails, art work, veggies, cool technology and plenty of environmental education on hand.
Health
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Sade Burrell is hoping to teach the foster youth she works with something it took her 25 years to understand. The power of forgiveness.
Public Safety
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A new Sheriff’s helicopter has been added to the County’s fleet and it’s packed with the latest technology.
Public Safety
Reading Time: < 1 minute It’s not worth it. A “quick” call or text can cost you more dearly than the $161 fine you’d get for a first offense, it could cost your life or someone else’s.
Housing
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When looking for a place to live, what is most important to you? Safety, good schools, a short commute? What if you found the perfect home but the landlord or seller refused to consider you?
Public Safety
Reading Time: 2 minutes Learn why Community Emergency Response Teams are important and what they do to help in a disaster.
Government
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Roughly 30,000 volunteers help the County provide services, at a value estimated at $40 million. County supervisors recognized their contributions in an annual ceremony.
Government
Reading Time: < 1 minute The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to enter into a contractual agreement with the City of San Diego to look for ways to keep the San Diego Chargers from moving out of town.