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UC San Diego Health-Moores Cancer Center ranked among top 50 'Best Hospitals for Cancer'

By San Diego City Wire | Apr 12, 2024

UC San Diego Health-Moores Cancer Center is ranked 20th in the U.S. for cancer treatment.

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County Honors 12 Public Health Champions

By San Diego City Wire | Apr 12, 2024

San Diego County celebrated the 2024 Live Well San Diego Public Health Champion Awards Ceremony on April 5, 2024, honoring 12 remarkable individuals and organizations for their significant contributions to public health in the region.The event, hosted by County Public Health Officer Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., recognized outstanding efforts in disease prevention, injury prevention, and the promotion of public health for all San Diegans. Dr. Wooten, a key figure in the County's public health sector, has been instrumental in developing innovative health equity frameworks...

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Chagas Added to County’s List of Reportable Diseases

By San Diego City Wire | Apr 12, 2024

San Diego County Public Health officials have taken action to combat the spread of Chagas disease by adding it to the local list of reportable diseases. The decision was made ahead of World Chagas Disease Day to raise awareness and improve monitoring of the disease.The move to include Chagas disease on the reportable diseases list aligns with the criteria set by health authorities, as explained by County Public Health officials. Dr. Wilma J. Wooten emphasized the importance of this step, stating, "San Diego is a binational community and while we do see some cases of...

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Leader Jones Speaks Out Against Newsom Appointees on Senate Floor

By San Diego City Wire | Apr 11, 2024

Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) took a firm stance against Governor Gavin Newsom's appointees to the Board of Parole Hearings, expressing his concerns on the Senate Floor. Jones criticized the current Board of Parole 'Commissioners' for their actions, stating, “Today’s Board of Parole ‘Commissioners’ are obsessed with freeing up bed space, closing prisons, and releasing killers, rapists, and torturers.” He highlighted the lack of faith crime victims and their families have in the board, citing reports of censorship of victim testimonies and submissions....

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TB Exposure Reported at Father Joe’s JKC Village Campus

By San Diego City Wire | Apr 11, 2024

The County’s Tuberculosis Program is working in close collaboration with Father Joe’s Villages to notify residents, employees, contractors, and volunteers potentially exposed to tuberculosis (TB) at the Father Joe’s Joan Kroc Center (JKC). The dates of potential exposure are from Oct. 13, 2023, to March 13, 2024. This notification is not associated with a separate TB exposure that occurred in November 2023 at a different shelter operated by Father Joe’s Villages."Symptoms of active TB include persistent cough, fever, night sweats and unexplained weight loss," said Wilma...

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Board Expands Open Space Near El Capitan County Preserve

By San Diego City Wire | Apr 10, 2024

The Board of Supervisors approved the donation of 75 acres of land next to El Capitan County Preserve, expanding the County’s Multiple Species Conservation Plan (MSCP) preserve to nearly 46,300 acres. According to County Parks Department officials, the new acreage will connect key areas and improve regional trail opportunities while protecting native habitats.In regards to the land donation, an agreement was reached with Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy, with the land appraising at $1,500,000."The open space will support sustainability goals for species conservation,"...

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Universities Could Support County Data Evaluations

By San Diego City Wire | Apr 10, 2024

San Diego County News CenterDirect To YouCounty Supervisors voted this week to boost the work of the County’s Office of Evaluation, Performance and Analytics by allowing it to use future contracts with universities to support it with research and technical help.During a recent meeting, County Chief Evaluation Officer Ricardo Basurto-Dávila shared that his team has already contributed expertise to various projects, including the January storms, the County’s Wage Theft Dashboard, and Housing Blueprint Survey. Basurto-Dávila also mentioned the office's plans to present...

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Jones's measure to protect communities from sexually violent predators unanimously passes

By San Diego City Wire | Apr 9, 2024

The Senate Public Safety Committee has unanimously approved Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones’s bipartisan Senate Bill 1074, known as the “Sexually Violent Predator Accountability, Fairness, and Enforcement Act” (SAFE Act). The bill, designed to protect communities from sexually violent predators, received strong bipartisan support.Leader Jones expressed gratitude for the committee's understanding of the need to safeguard neighborhoods and families from dangerous predators. He emphasized the importance of the SAFE Act in addressing the alarming release program for...

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Which former San Diego City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8?

By San Diego City Wire | Apr 7, 2024

These former San Diego City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8.

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San Diego City Wire area weekly mass times

By San Diego City Wire | Apr 6, 2024

The following parishes in the San Diego City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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New Senior Affordable Housing Opens in South Bay

By San Diego City Wire | Apr 4, 2024

San Diego County News Center - A new community of 73 apartment homes for seniors experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless celebrated its grand opening in South Bay. Nestor Senior Village, developed by National CORE, offers studio apartments for older adults aged 55 and up, who are making 30-percent or less of the area median income. About half of the apartments are reserved for individuals in need of mental health services through the County’s No Place Like Home program.Nestor Senior Village, built on surplus land owned by the Nestor United Methodist...

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Celebrate Earth Month with the County

By San Diego City Wire | Apr 2, 2024

San Diego County News CenterDirect To YouThe County is transforming Earth Day into Earth Month by holding a series of events highlighting sustainable activities that will span through the month of April to raise awareness about environmental issues.Earth Day, which is celebrated on Monday, April 22, connects people to the public spaces where wildlife and nature thrive. The global theme this year is Planet vs. Plastics. Come celebrate our planet and learn how the County is working to create a greener world.Below is a list of events to add to your April calendar. Check...

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County Blood Drive Celebrates 40 Years Of Saving Lives

By San Diego City Wire | Apr 2, 2024

San Diego County News CenterApr 2 2024On Tuesday, the County of San Diego launched its 40th annual blood drive, in collaboration with the San Diego Blood Bank, marking one of the region's largest donor events. This year, the County has expanded the drive to include 24 locations, with a goal of collecting 501 pints of blood, surpassing last year's donation of 435 pints."The blood donated saves lives," emphasized Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas, highlighting the critical need for blood in various medical situations. Health and Human Services Agency Interim...

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La Jolla Country Day High School standout Te-Hina Paopao’s collegiate team won game in NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament on Sunday, March 31

By San Diego City Wire | Apr 1, 2024

Their team entered the tournament as a 1 seed.

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Second Measles Case of 2024 Confirmed in County

By San Diego City Wire | Mar 31, 2024

A 47-year-old resident in San Diego County has been confirmed as the second case of measles in the area for the year 2024, as announced by the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency on Sunday. The individual had recently traveled overseas, leading to concerns about potential exposure to others in the community. County officials have confirmed that this case is unrelated to the previous case in February, which involved an unvaccinated infant who had also traveled abroad.According to Ankita Kadakia, M.D., County deputy public health officer, "Measles is a very...

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Ice Brady, former Cathedral Catholic High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Saturday, March 30 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By San Diego City Wire | Mar 31, 2024

Their team entered the tournament as a 3 seed.

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Which former San Diego City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1?

By San Diego City Wire | Mar 31, 2024

These former San Diego City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1.

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San Diego City Wire area weekly mass times

By San Diego City Wire | Mar 30, 2024

The following parishes in the San Diego City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Which California political committees received the most contributions during January?

By San Diego City Wire | Mar 30, 2024

Here are the 50 political committees that received the largest financial contributions during January.

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On Friday, March 29, former La Jolla Country Day High School Te-Hina Paopao collegiate team won in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament

By San Diego City Wire | Mar 30, 2024

The South Carolina Gamecocks won 79-75.