Health
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West Nile Virus Detected in Two Birds

| 9:58 AM

Reading Time: 2 minutesCounty workers found West Nile virus in two dead crows picked up near Rolando and Skyline. This is a good reminder that people should take steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites, because mosquitoes can spread the virus.

Families
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Foster Youth Thrive When They Live with Family

| 12:08 PM

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn San Diego County, 1,074 children are currently in out-of-home care, and nearly half—531—are living with relatives. Placing children with family members is the County’s preferred option. Research shows foster youth who live with family experience greater stability, less trauma, have stronger long-term behavioral and mental health outcomes, and higher academic achievements. Valerie is a beautiful example of kinship care success.