Public Safety

Citizens Learn About Local Law Enforcement

| 4:18 PM

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How about a day-long class on law enforcement including crime prevention, search and rescue, border crime, bomb/arson issues and the K-9 dog team? About 25 rural residents completed such a class and some lucky ones even tried on a 120-pound bomb suit.

Health

TB Case Reported at Southwestern College

| 2:05 PM

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An individual who attends Southwestern College was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) and may have exposed students and staff to the disease, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) reported today.

Families

Internet Fair Invites Older AdultsTo Get Connected

| 8:58 AM

Reading Time: 2 minutesGrandparents may never know as much about technology and the Internet as their grandchildren, but more and more are willing to give gadgets a try and to have fun doing it. The “Get Connected! Internet Fair for 50+” – set for Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Lake San Marcos Resort Conference Center – can expand the Internet knowledge of all seniors.

Health

Students Contract Whooping Cough

| 2:10 PM

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Two children at two different local schools were recently diagnosed with pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, potentially exposing others to the highly contagious disease, County Health and Human Services Agency officials said today.