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Fueling Up Before, During and After Hiking

| 2:04 PM

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No matter which County trail you chose to trek, it’s important to be prepared and make sure you are properly hydrated and fueled. Here’s what to grab for snacks at all stages of your hike.

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Vaccinations: No Proof, No School

| 9:17 AM

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Senate Bill 277 eliminated personal belief exemptions and requires that all students show proof of having received all the required vaccines before they are allowed in school. The new law exempts students who can’t be vaccinated due to medical reasons.

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VIDEO: Live Well San Diego 5K Off to Great Start

| 9:37 AM

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The County of San Diego and the San Diego Blood Bank combined forces for a Live Well 5K at the San Diego County Administration Center’s Waterfront Park. The event benefited the San Diego Blood Bank, which supports more than 100,000 hospital patients each year.  A donation will also be made to support foster youth in San […]

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SoCal Meningococcal Disease Cases Spike Among Gay Men

| 9:46 AM

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The California Department of Public Health is reporting an increase in cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Southern California, particularly in Los Angeles and Orange counties. The cluster of cases in the last several months has disproportionately affected men who have sex with men and is prompting the County of San Diego Health and Human […]