Health
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County Warns Against Raw Milk Products Amid Bird Flu Risk

| 3:49 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutesCounty public health officials are warning San Diegans not to eat or drink raw milk products or give them to their pets because of the heightened risk for H5N1, or bird flu. 

Health
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Art Therapy and the Beautiful Results

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe process of creating art is therapeutic and can improve mental health, decrease anxiety, build self esteem and improve social skills. County Behavioral Health art programs are extremely popular and the beautiful results were on display at a public art show where clients celebrated their work with their peers and an audience.

Government
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County Works to Close Digital Divide in Unincorporated Area

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn San Diego County’s unincorporated areas, there are pockets where high-speed internet is unavailable, unreliable or unaffordable. The County is working to reduce the digital gap and has made available $9 million in funding through the American Rescue Plan Act for broadband infrastructure.

Consumer
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Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Recycling Time is Here

| 9:45 AM

Reading Time: 2 minutesJingle bells, jingle bells, Santa’s on his way! Oh what fun the holidays are when you recycle the right way; hey! Here’s how!

Animals, Families, Housing, Transportation
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VIDEO: Navy Association Takes Dogs Day Out to Pack Level

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteA dozen smiling dogs with wildly wagging tails led by Navy officers headed out to a Bonita trail for some exercise and fun Friday. This community service gives dogs a break from the shelter environment and lets them really stretch their legs. At the same time, it also helps advertise the foster program and adoption in the community. Visit fostering/Dogs Day Out on the San Diego County Department of Animal Services website to learn more about the program. 

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Protect Yourself, Family and Friends from the Flu this Holiday Season

| 12:58 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutesAs flu cases continue to increase, County public health doctors are reminding San Diegans to take care of themselves and loved ones this holiday season.