County Releases First Prescription Drug Abuse Report Card
Jul. 9, 2012 | 12:49 PMReading Time: 2 minutesDeaths, emergency room visits, pharmacy robberies – all are up, according to the County’s first prescription drug abuse report card.
VIDEO: Prescription Drug Abuse
Jul. 9, 2012 | 12:19 PMReading Time: < 1 minuteDeaths, emergency room visits, pharmacy robberies – all are up, according to the County’s first prescription drug abuse report card.
Diet Buddy Wanted!
Jul. 7, 2012 | 8:00 AMReading Time: < 1 minuteAlmost everyone could stand to lose a few pounds! Isn’t it easier to do with a friend?
On the Road to Recovery
Jul. 6, 2012 | 1:29 PMReading Time: 4 minutesPublic outings are still hard for Scott Peters. But his everyday life is more healthy now after decades of untreated mental illness and related substance abuse issues.
Sheriff’s Dept. Gets Ready For Peak Fire Season
Jul. 5, 2012 | 5:44 PMReading Time: 3 minutesSan Diego County Sheriff’s supervisors review wildfire incident management and encourage personal preparedness.
Fewer Runaway Dogs Fetched By Animal Services Officers
Jul. 5, 2012 | 2:28 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Ordinarily, July 5 and Jan. 1 are the busiest days of the year for animal control officers. They have to round up frightened family pets that run away when the fireworks go off.
VIDEO: Diver Down
Jul. 5, 2012 | 10:47 AMReading Time: < 1 minuteWhen a diver is missing and presumed dead, the recovery team includes a member of the County Medical Examiner’s Office.
VIDEO: Read a Book, Help a Horse
Jul. 5, 2012 | 10:24 AMReading Time: < 1 minuteAn extra incentive for kids to read over the summer: they can help support a local sanctuary for horses and other large animals.
VIDEO: Wounded Warrior
Jul. 3, 2012 | 4:06 PMReading Time: < 1 minuteHe lost both legs while on tour in Afghanistan, but kept a positive spirit and energy he directed into a new challenge.
Let Professionals Handle the Pyrotechnics
Jul. 3, 2012 | 9:10 AMReading Time: 2 minutesAll fireworks are illegal in San Diego County – not to mention dangerous – the Sheriff’s Dept. reminds you.