Health
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The number of lab-confirmed influenza cases reported locally last week jumped by nearly 70%, a sign that flu activity in the region is increasing, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
Public Safety
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Unintentional fentanyl overdose deaths in the San Diego region increased by 68% when comparing this year’s mid-year data with the same period for 2018, statistics just released by the County Medical Examiner’s Office show.
Animals
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Meet Eggnog, a one-and-a-half-year-old Shiba Inu/mix looking for a new forever home for the holidays!
Parks and Rec
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County Board Chairwoman Dianne Jacob, environmental groups, tribal representatives, Parks officials and hundreds of visitors celebrated the opening of the $9.5 million Santa Ysabel Nature Center Saturday.
Families
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More than 150 local foster families are setting up computers in their homes this holiday season thanks to a collaboration between the County of San Diego and the San Diego County Futures Foundation.
Government
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San Diego County Supervisors voted to help 27 Poway restaurants and businesses that serve food recover from last week’s Boil Water Order by waiving the County’s fee for the Modified Health Permits those facilities were able to use to continue operating.
Health
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An 86-year-old woman from San Diego is the latest flu death reported in the region, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.