Families, Health, Public Safety
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The number of San Diego deaths by suicide continue to decline for the fourth year in a row, according to a new annual report by the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council. Suicides decreased from a high of 465 in 2018 down to 364 in 2021.
Public Safety
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The County Office of Emergency Services and the City of Chula Vista will be testing the Wireless Emergency Alert system next week.
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More than 1,300 purple flags lined the lawn of the County Administration building today to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day. Each flag represents a life lost in San Diego this past year to a drug overdose.
Public Safety
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A gun for gift cards event by the Sheriff’s Department, District Attorney’s Office, City of Vista, Oceanside Police, Carlsbad Police and North Coastal Prevention Coalition drew a huge turnout Sunday and collected nearly 380 guns.
Public Safety
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The National Weather Services has issued a prolonged heat wave through Labor Day and that creates an elevated fire risk.
Public Safety
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CAL FIRE San Diego acquired an exclusive-use SIKORSKY CH-54A Type 1 helicopter to add to the region’s resources in the event of a wildfire.
Public Safety
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San Diego County Fire has accepted a transfer of responsibility for fire protection and emergency medical services in Ramona. The deal benefits the community, the Ramona Municipal Water District and County Fire.