State Confirms La Mesa Man Died from West Nile Virus
Oct. 24, 2014 | 4:15 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The cause of the recent death of a 78-year-old La Mesa man was confirmed as West Nile virus.
Stories by José A. Álvarez
How to Be Safe and Spooktacular on Halloween
Oct. 24, 2014 | 2:30 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Halloween is next week. Children and adults should take some precautions to make sure everyone has a safe and fun time.
Flu Deaths Highest on Record
Sep. 26, 2014 | 11:45 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Last influenza season was the deadliest in San Diego since the County began tracking the disease.
County to Tackle Obesity, Chronic Disease with $3.5 Million CDC Grant
Sep. 25, 2014 | 11:36 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County is stepping up its fight against obesity and chronic disease and its work to get more San Diegans to stop smoking, eat healthier and be more physically active.
VIDEO: Preventing Suicide is Everyone’s Business
Sep. 5, 2014 | 4:44 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
A new report by the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council revealed the number of suicides in the region has increased in the past six years.
‘Stigma Almost Killed Me’
Sep. 5, 2014 | 11:50 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
Diana Waugh is a survivor of suicide loss – not once, but twice. She shares her story to help raise awareness about depression and suicide.
Local Suicides Up 20 Percent
Sep. 5, 2014 | 11:50 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
A new report by the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council revealed the number of suicides in the region has increased in the past six years.