Health
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Zika is still a threat in San Diego County — especially to pregnant women and women who may become pregnant. And people should still be dumping out standing water around homes to fight the invasive Aedes mosquitoes that can potentially transmit Zika if they first bite a person with the virus.
Animals
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Looking for a new pet to add to the family? Take advantage of Clear the Shelters day Saturday, August 19.
Parks and Rec
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There’s no Wi-Fi at Guajome Regional Park in Oceanside, but you’ll definitely make a connection with nature. County Parks and Recreation hosted a ribbon-cutting and inaugural hike at the park on Friday for its latest TRACK Trails program.
Animals
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Mr. Brown is a mild-mannered boy who likes walks and being a couch potato!
Public Safety
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Prescription drug abuse has become an epidemic in San Diego. Statistics from the County Medical Examiner’s Office show a significant rise in fatal heroin and other opiate drug cases in recent years.
Consumer
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Looking for new wheels – at least new to you? Bidding for the County’s next surplus vehicle auction starts on Monday, Aug. 14. But you can jump online now to see what’s available.
Environment
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The County of San Diego Thursday released a draft Climate Action Plan for a 45-day public comment period scheduled to end Sept. 25.