Pertussis Reported in Two Local Schools
Sep. 21, 2012 | 11:23 AMReading Time: 2 minutesPertussis continues to sicken local children. Parents are encouraged to make sure students are up-to-date with the recommended vaccine.
Safeguard Your Property Against Wildfires and Lower Your Risk
Sep. 19, 2012 | 5:18 PMReading Time: 2 minutesReduce your fire risk and improve your home’s chances against a wildfire by maintaining a minimum of 100 feet of defensible space.
It’s a Cruel Summer for Illegal Drug and Gun Dealers
Sep. 18, 2012 | 5:18 PMReading Time: < 1 minuteSan Diego County Sheriff’s deputies swept the North County looking for suspected narcotics and illegal gun dealers. Altogether, they arrested 46 suspects in the massive enforcement operation Tuesday.
VIDEO: New Technology for Firefighting Crews
Sep. 18, 2012 | 3:13 PMReading Time: < 1 minuteAircraft-mounted infrared cameras that can see through smoke will add precision to fighting local wildfires.
Four County Programs Win Challenge Awards
Sep. 18, 2012 | 3:02 PMReading Time: 2 minutesThe California State Association of Counties recognized four San Diego County programs for being cost-effective and innovative in their aim to improve processes or services to the public.
Local Media Encouraged to Cover Suicide Responsibly
Sep. 17, 2012 | 12:23 PMReading Time: 2 minutesAbout 60 people attended a forum on how to cover suicides responsibly. Is local media doing a good job?
Pet of the Week – Noah
Sep. 15, 2012 | 8:00 AMReading Time: < 1 minuteHugs Wanted!
Ground Squirrels on Palomar Mountain Test Postive for Plague
Sep. 13, 2012 | 1:43 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Two ground squirrels trapped during routine monitoring at the Cedar Grove Campground on Palomar Mountain have tested positive for plague, County Vector Control officials announced Thursday.
Sheriff’s Search and Rescue K-9 Teams Sharpen Skills
Sep. 13, 2012 | 11:07 AMReading Time: 3 minutesWishbone, a trailing and human remains detection trained beagle, tracks missing or lost people. He is one of 15 dogs in the San Diego County Sheriff’s volunteer Search and Rescue K-9 Unit.
Schools Report Pertussis Cases
Sep. 12, 2012 | 4:43 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Two students potentially exposed other children and school staff to pertussis, also known as whooping cough, at two local schools, County Health and Human Services Agency officials said today.