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VIDEO: Routine Blood Donor Receives a Life Saving Transfusion

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Over the past 40 years, the County’s annual blood drive has collected thousands of units of blood from employees hoping to help someone in need. For County employee Mary-Huyen Gonzalez, being on the receiving end of this life-saving gift was unexpected and priceless.  

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VIDEO: County Public Health Officials Report 17 Percent Rise in TB Last Year

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County Public Health officials are reporting a 17 percent increase in active tuberculosis (TB) cases in San Diego County. 

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VIDEO: Let’s Go Gramping

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The County recently hosted one of its most popular events for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren called Gramping. Not only was it exciting, it was also in tents.

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VIDEO: A Safe Place to Sleep

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It’s been a little over a year since the Safe Parking site opened below the State Route 67 overpass on North Magnolia Ave in East County. The program has served 104 people onsite, 30% of them being seniors.