Public Health Officer: Vaccinate Before Flu Spreads
Nov. 4, 2015 | 11:09 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The latest figures show influenza activity in San Diego County is currently low; however, the virus has already claimed a life this season.
Month: November 2015
Rain Brings Urban Runoff to County Beaches
Nov. 4, 2015 | 10:44 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
The County Department of Environmental Health issued a General Advisory Wednesday for the coastal waters in San Diego County due to recent rainfall. Swimmers, surfers and other ocean users are reminded to avoid coastal waters for 72 hours, this includes all coastal beaches and all of Mission Bay and San Diego Bay.
VIDEO: Local Experts Discuss El Niño Forecast
Nov. 3, 2015 | 8:00 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
San Diego officials got a detailed winter weather outlook and information on regional planning, preparation and response activities.
First Local Flu-related Death of the Season Reported
Nov. 2, 2015 | 3:11 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A 90-year-old man who died from complications due to influenza is the first local flu-related death recorded this season, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency reported today.
Chief Probation Officer Mack Jenkins Announces Retirement
Nov. 2, 2015 | 11:40 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
After a nearly four decade career in criminal justice, San Diego County Chief Probation Officer Mack Jenkins on Monday announced his plans to retire in March.