Garden to Bloom in ‘Food Desert’
Dec. 7, 2011 | 9:21 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
The community garden is the neighborhood’s first and gives residents a place to grow their own fruits and vegetables.
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San Pasqual Academy Achieves LEED Platinum
Dec. 6, 2011 | 11:06 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The Escondido school was honored for an elite environmental achievement: LEED Platinum certification for its 30 new housing units.
Rabid Bat Found at Condo Complex in Del Cerro
Nov. 30, 2011 | 4:46 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is reporting that a bat found at a condominium complex in Del Cerro has tested positive for rabies.
County Wins First 5 Lawsuit
Nov. 30, 2011 | 12:32 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A Fresno judge last week issued a ruling saying state leaders acted illegally when they attempted to take $1 billion from the California Children’s Trust Fund administered by First 5 County Commissions, including San Diego’s.
Don’t Let the Reds and Greens Make You ‘Blue’
Nov. 29, 2011 | 10:39 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
For some people, the holidays bring loneliness and anxiety. The County has some tips on keeping the blues at bay.
Keep Bacteria Off Your Holiday Guest List
Nov. 22, 2011 | 2:12 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Getting ready to serve up a feast? Following a few safety tips can keep microscopic guests from crashing the party.
Three Students Diagnosed with Whooping Cough
Nov. 22, 2011 | 12:24 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
In San Diego County, three new cases of whooping cough were reported this week where other children may have been exposed to the highly contagious disease, County Health and Human Services Agency officials said today.