Stories by Cassie N. Saunders

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Protect your EBT Cards

Jan. 12, 2023 | 4:58 PM

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As Electronic Benefit Transfer, or EBT, thefts continue to happen both locally and throughout the state, people are encouraged to take easy steps to protect their benefits. EBT cards provide monthly funds from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service for people to buy food.

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Get Important Tools That Could Save Someone’s Life 

Jan. 4, 2023 | 9:39 AM

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Knowing how to perform CPR and how to locate and use an AED, automated external defibrillator, can help someone when seconds are critical. 

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Flu Testing Appointments Now Available at Seven County COVID-19 Test Sites

Dec. 9, 2022 | 4:50 PM

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San Diegans can now get tested for influenza at seven County sites that formerly only provided COVID-19 testing and certain treatment options.