Health
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San Diego County has passed the 400 mark for pertussis cases in 2011, but that’s fewer than half the number of cases reported last year at this time, according to County Health and Human Services Agency officials. While new cases are being reported, the number of cases for the past two months is similar to what was seen in 2009.
Public Safety
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Thirty-three peace officers were sworn in Thursday to help the San Diego County Probation Department manage the new influx of felons from the state prison system.
Public Safety
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MADD is teaming up with several County departments and other local law enforcement to prevent drunk driving, both for the holidays and year-round.
Public Safety
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Wednesday at 11 a.m., the County will join a nationwide test of the emergency alert system.
Public Safety
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Students at Taft Middle School in Serra Mesa participate in a statewide earthquake drill and demonstrate the safest response to protect themselves from falling objects and debris.
Parks and Rec
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Tours and special events at the County’s most famous haunted house can get you in the Halloween spirit.
Public Safety
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Alicia McBride’s work with high-risk teens has gotten her recognized as one of the five County Teachers of the Year.