County Director Gets National Recognition
Sep. 21, 2012 | 2:13 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
She is a strong believer that workers are more effective when they do more of what they do best.
Health
Stolen Youth: Fighting Back Against Sex Trafficking
Sep. 21, 2012 | 2:09 PMReading Time: 7 minutes
Street gangs have found that pimping out girls is a good business. It’s more lucrative and lower-risk to traffic a young girl than to sell guns or drugs.
Pertussis Reported in Two Local Schools
Sep. 21, 2012 | 11:23 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Pertussis continues to sicken local children. Parents are encouraged to make sure students are up-to-date with the recommended vaccine.
Local Media Encouraged to Cover Suicide Responsibly
Sep. 17, 2012 | 12:23 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
About 60 people attended a forum on how to cover suicides responsibly. Is local media doing a good job?
Ground Squirrels on Palomar Mountain Test Postive for Plague
Sep. 13, 2012 | 1:43 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Two ground squirrels trapped during routine monitoring at the Cedar Grove Campground on Palomar Mountain have tested positive for plague, County Vector Control officials announced Thursday.
Schools Report Pertussis Cases
Sep. 12, 2012 | 4:43 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Two students potentially exposed other children and school staff to pertussis, also known as whooping cough, at two local schools, County Health and Human Services Agency officials said today.
VIDEO: La Mesa Walks and Rolls to School
Sep. 12, 2012 | 11:33 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
The “Walk ‘n’ Roll” program helps build better health and stronger communities.