Health
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A dead Cooper’s hawk found in Ramona has tested positive for West Nile virus. County environmental health officials are reminding people to protect themselves from mosquitoes that can transmit the potentially deadly virus to people.
Public Safety
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The San Diego County Probation Department received a $369,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to supervise high-risk, repeat DUI offenders with suspended or revoked licenses.
Health
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The number of lab-confirmed influenza cases in the region increased again last week, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
Health
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The County Health & Human Services Agency, Integrative Services Division received a $75,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to fund a year-long program aimed at improving the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists and scooter riders.
Veterans
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The County of San Diego offers a variety of resources to assist active duty military, veterans and their families. One of these services is Courage to Call, a free, 24/7 help line that provides information, guidance, and referrals to service members and their loved ones.
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San Diego County teamed up with Chula Vista, Carlsbad, first responders and hospitals in an exercise depicting a terrorist attack with mass casualties. A full-scale drill is held every other year to test the readiness and coordination of everyone involved.
Health
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An 80-year-old man from North County is the third influenza death reported in San Diego this season, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.