San Diego Children Losing Bulge
Nov. 9, 2011 | 2:49 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A new study shows the obesity rate among local children fell by nearly four percent.
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County Offices Closed for Veterans Day
Nov. 9, 2011 | 12:00 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
All San Diego County offices and libraries will be closed Friday, November 11 for the Veterans Day holiday.
Supervisors Consider Regional Successes, Challenges in Veterans Conference
Nov. 9, 2011 | 8:40 AMReading Time: 4 minutes
With Veterans Day capping the week, the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday hosted a “Leave No Veteran Behind” conference, an afternoon of presentations by veterans and groups that support San Diego County’s men and women who have served.
Helping People Turn their Lives Around
Nov. 8, 2011 | 4:52 PMReading Time: 4 minutes
Sally Dunn doesn’t like being called “Saint Sally,” but those who know her work with the mentally ill and homeless say the nickname fits.
Grant Designed to Save Lives Approved
Nov. 8, 2011 | 1:59 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The San Diego County Probation Department has the green light to accept a new traffic safety grant for a year-long program aimed at preventing deaths and injuries resulting from driving under the influence (DUI). The $514,000 grant awarded by the State Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) will help the County’s ongoing effort to improve traffic safety.
VIDEO: Live Well, San Diego! – One Year Report
Nov. 8, 2011 | 11:32 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
A report highlights progress made during the first year of the County’s ‘Live Well, San Diego!’ plan to improve residents’ health.
County’s 10-Year Initiative to Build Better Health is a Success
Nov. 8, 2011 | 10:49 AMReading Time: 1 minute
A report highlights progress made during the first year of the County’s ‘Live Well, San Diego!’ plan to improve residents’ health.