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Government

VIDEO: County Demolishes Infested Home

Jan. 30, 2012 | 2:45 PM

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe house was once so overrun with rats that it became considered a health hazard.

Public Safety

Murder Conviction Upheld in ‘Bird Rock Bandits’ Case

Jan. 30, 2012 | 12:25 PM

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The California Supreme Court has reinstated the second-degree murder conviction of Seth Cravens, who was found guilty of delivering the fatal blow to professional surfer Emery Kauanui in May 2007, the District Attorney’s Office reported Monday.

Environment

VIDEO: Winter Water Checkup

Jan. 30, 2012 | 8:35 AM

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIt’s mainly surfers who brave the chilly ocean during the winter, but the County keeps up its water testing year round.

Families

Baking Her Way into the Hearts of Foster Kids

Jan. 29, 2012 | 6:00 AM

Reading Time: 2 minutesMolly Boarman creates birthday cakes for local foster youth – each one with decoration as unique as the child who receives it.

Animals

Pet of the Week: Patches and Lily

Jan. 28, 2012 | 6:00 AM

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThese lifelong friends are looking for a home together.

Government

VIDEO: County Helps Families File Taxes for Free

Jan. 27, 2012 | 4:14 PM

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe help is meant to get more people to take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Health

County’s Aging Program Seeks Ideas, Innovations

Jan. 27, 2012 | 2:08 PM

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDo you have an idea to improve the lives of seniors in San Diego County? The Health and Human Services Agency’s Aging & Independence Services (AIS) will be holding four public hearings to gather information on issues important to local seniors.

Health

VIDEO: Live Well Minute: Heart Disease

Jan. 27, 2012 | 2:03 PM

Reading Time: < 1 minuteHeart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Learn how to detect early signs and symptoms, and how you can prevent the risk of heart disease.

Families