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The County is expanding its response to the long-running Tijuana Valley River pollution crisis by seeking qualified researchers to study whether past exposure to contamination is linked to higher rates of illness in nearby communities.
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The County of San Diego and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched a second Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) survey in neighborhoods adjacent to the Tijuana River Valley. The survey follows an earlier CASPER conducted in October 2024 and will focus on impacts from the ongoing Tijuana River Valley sewage pollution crisis.
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When the heat is extreme — which can happen in the summer and even fall months in San Diego County — it can be dangerous for people and pets. Here are some tips to help you, your friends, loved ones and pets stay safe when the temperatures spike.
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More air purifiers are now being made available to help South Bay residents cope with hydrogen sulfide emissions from polluted water in the Tijuana River Valley, thanks to a $4 million investment approved by the County Board of Supervisors.
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The County is partnering with the University of California San Diego to better understand how pollution from the Tijuana River Valley is affecting people living and working in nearby communities.