Rescued from a Pimp
Jul. 15, 2013 | 1:38 PMReading Time: 6 minutes
The real stories of young women rescued from prostitution were part of training on human trafficking.
Stories by José A. Álvarez
County Seeks Input for Veterans’ Program
Jul. 10, 2013 | 3:07 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Are you a military veteran or active military? The County wants to hear from you…and your family and friends.
Stay Cool on Independence Day
Jul. 3, 2013 | 2:16 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Independence Day will be a hot one in the desert communities with temperatures expected to reach between 110 and 115 degrees.
Stay Cool During High Heat
Jun. 28, 2013 | 7:50 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
With temperatures expected to reach 120 in local deserts and 100 in mountains this weekend, County health officials are reminding the public to take precautions.
June 27 is National HIV Testing Day
Jun. 26, 2013 | 10:53 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Every week, 10 people are diagnosed with HIV or AIDS in San Diego. Thursday is National HIV Testing Day and County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) officials are encouraging people to get tested.
How to Spot and Prevent a Stroke
Jun. 21, 2013 | 2:09 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a stroke. Every four minutes, someone dies because of a stroke. What can you do?
Important Tips for Parents to Prevent Underage Drinking
Jun. 14, 2013 | 11:37 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Summer vacation is a welcome break from school, but it comes with an unwelcome risk for teenagers.