Health

Local Suicides Drop

| 10:15 AM

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After several years of continued increases, the number of people who killed themselves in the San Diego region dropped for the first time last year.

Agriculture

Beekeeping Boost Approved by Board

| 3:55 PM

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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved new rules Wednesday that will promote beekeeping and local agriculture while protecting the public.

Environment

Beachgoers Advised to Avoid Water After Rain

| 4:54 PM

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The Department of Environmental Health issued a General Advisory Tuesday for the coastal water of San Diego County due to recent rainfall. Swimmers, surfers and other ocean users are warned that levels of bacteria can rise significantly in oceans and bays, especially near storm drains, creeks, rivers and lagoon outlets that discharge urban runoff.