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High Heat This Week, Here are Tips to Stay Safe

| 1:44 PM

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The national weather service has issued a heat advisory for the valleys in San Diego County Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening, and County officials are offering tips for how people, their families and pets can stay safe.

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Federal Government Shut Down Could Delay CalFresh Benefits

| 3:50 PM

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Following guidance received late Monday from the California Department of Social Services, the County will begin today notifying CalFresh recipients that November benefit payments may not be made locally and throughout the nation due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. 

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EMS Students Helped Teach Hands-Only CPR to the Public, County Employees

| 9:25 AM

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A group of Emergency Medical Services Corp students helped teach people hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation, with supervision by CAL FIRE/County Fire firefighters and paramedics, this week as part of a Revive and Survive free public training event in Kearny Mesa.

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County Hosts Community Flu Events With Free Vaccinations

| 3:15 PM

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Fall and flu go hand-in-hand, and that means soon the coughing, sniffling and sneezing will begin. The first cost-free flu vaccination event was Tuesday afternoon at the Spring Valley Casa de Oro Library, where a steady stream of clients showed up ready to roll up their sleeves. 

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County Offering Two No-Cost Flu Vaccination Events This Week

| 2:57 PM

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The County is hosting two cost-free flu vaccine events in local communities and will provide up to 200 doses of flu vaccines each day. Anyone wanting to get immunized can walk in without an appointment and get a free flu shot.