Woman Dies from Flu
Nov. 21, 2012 | 9:44 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
An 89-year-old woman died from influenza, the first local death reported this flu season.
Month: November 2012
County Kicks Off Student Activation Project with Local Universities
Nov. 21, 2012 | 9:22 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
As an extension of its Housing Matters campaign, the County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recently launched the Student Activation Project at universities across the county in an effort to reach a younger audience.
Hurricane Sandy Relief: Staten Island
Nov. 20, 2012 | 5:14 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
A County Emergency Services manager continues his account of assisting in the Sandy response with his experience in Staten Island.
VIDEO: Internment Camp: a Personal Account
Nov. 20, 2012 | 4:37 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
A woman held in a Japanese-American internment camp as a child shared her memories at a County library event.
Holiday Shopping is Here! Remember to Double-Check Your Receipts
Nov. 20, 2012 | 3:49 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Thanksgiving! It’s turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie — and the start of the holiday shopping season!
And that means it’s also time for shoppers to remember to double-check their receipts to be sure that they’re not being overcharged by faulty cash registers.
First 5 San Diego Highlights Accomplishments
Nov. 20, 2012 | 2:11 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
First 5 San Diego is having a significant positive impact on the county’s youngest children, according to the organization’s recently released annual report.
Hot Tips to Enjoy a Delicious (and bacteria-free) Thanksgiving!
Nov. 19, 2012 | 5:05 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Make sure ’tis NOT the season for bacteria, salmonella, listeria or other food-borne sickness!