Rescued from a Pimp
Jul. 15, 2013 | 1:38 PMReading Time: 6 minutes
The real stories of young women rescued from prostitution were part of training on human trafficking.
Health
First 5 Gives “Seal of Approval” to Healthy Eating
Jul. 11, 2013 | 9:05 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Elizabeth Betancourt was smiling as she watched her 3-year-old son Soren picking out strawberries, bananas and other fruits in the produce section. Soren seemed to enjoy anything he could get his hands on.
County Seeks Input for Veterans’ Program
Jul. 10, 2013 | 3:07 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Are you a military veteran or active military? The County wants to hear from you…and your family and friends.
WeConnect Fair Links Residents, Providers in One Location
Jul. 10, 2013 | 2:19 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Free health and dental screenings, food giveaways, and help in applying for a variety of public assistance programs will be part of the WeConnect Healthcare Enrollment & Resource Fair on Saturday, July 13.
Stay Cool on Independence Day
Jul. 3, 2013 | 2:16 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Independence Day will be a hot one in the desert communities with temperatures expected to reach between 110 and 115 degrees.
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Pomegranate Seeds
Jun. 28, 2013 | 4:47 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Consumers should throw out certain lots of a pomegranate product, the second product sold locally linked to a national outbreak of hepatitis.
Stay Cool During High Heat
Jun. 28, 2013 | 7:50 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
With temperatures expected to reach 120 in local deserts and 100 in mountains this weekend, County health officials are reminding the public to take precautions.