Police differentiate 9-1-1 from 1-1-2

There have been recent posts on social media sites urging people in the United States to dial 1-1-2 rather than 9-1-1 in certain emergencies. This is bad advice.

Three More Flu Deaths Reported

Three more influenza deaths were reported and the percentage of emergency department patients with influenza-like-illness increased in the third week of February, a sign of persistent influenza activity in the region.

However, the County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) also reported today a decline in the number of lab-confirmed flu cases for the fourth consecutive week

Jewish Center will offer three-part series in La Jolla about conditions in the Middle East

The San Diego Center for Jewish Culture’s Distinguished Speaker series will feature three lectures about the Middle East with Professor Jacob Goldberg, who will speak at 7 p.m. March 4, 6 and 7 at Lawrence Family JCC, Jacobs Family Campus, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla.

San Diego County health officials recommend preteen and teen vaccinations

Vaccinations don’t stop when children reach kindergarten. Preteens and adolescents also need to be up-to-date on them to stay healthy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adolescents get the annual flu shot, a pertussis booster (Tdap), and vaccines for meningococcal disease, human papillomavirus (HPV), and chickenpox (if needed.) Yet only half of the 300,000 adolescents in our region have received all recommended vaccines.

Rain causes urban run off at San Diego County beaches, including those in La Jolla

Rain brings urban runoff to San Diego County beaches, including those in La Jolla
The Department of Environmental Health has issued a General Advisory for the coastal waters of San Diego County due to recent rainfall. Swimmers, surfers, and other ocean users are warned that the levels of bacteria can rise significantly in ocean and bay waters, especially near storm drains, creeks, rivers, and lagoon outlets that discharge urban runoff. Urban runoff may contain large amounts of bacteria from a variety of sources such as animal waste, soil, and decomposing vegetation. While many coastal storm drains within San Diego County are permanently posted with white metal warning signs, additional temporary warning signs are not posted for General Advisories. Activities such as swimming, surfing and diving should be avoided in all coastal waters for 72 hours following rain. This includes all coastal beaches and all of Mission Bay and San Diego Bay. Elevated bacteria levels can persist after a rainstorm depending upon the intensity of the storm, volume of runoff and ocean and current conditions.
For updates on beach closure information please call the 24-hr. hotline at (619) 338-2073

Judge nixes Jacobs’ plan to remove cars from Balboa Park plazas, add bypass bridge to park

SOHO primarily objects to a proposed bridge on the west side of the park that would carry traffic around the Plaza de Panama and Plaza de California.

Mayor Filner ends red light photo enforcement in San Diego

he mayor made the announcement at what was the busiest red light camera intersection in the City, Grape Street and North Harbor Drive, just a mile from the San Diego International Airport.

Flu Deaths Up to 19; Vaccination Urged

While the number of laboratory-confirmed cases also increased, the total being reported is still within levels expected for a moderate influenza season.
Based on the latest Influenza Watch report, covering the week ending Jan. 26, 2013, the County Health and Human Services Agency is reporting the following.

Transit tax benefit increased to $245 per month; local transit riders and vanpoolers eligible for benefit

The financial incentive for commuters to use mass transit has just gotten a lot bigger. Under the fiscal cliff legislation approved by Congress earlier this month, commuters who ride public transit or use vanpools to get to work may be eligible for up to $245 per month in pre-tax transit benefit. That’s an increase of 196 percent, up from $125 per month.

The financial incentive for commuters to use mass transit has just gotten a lot bigger. Under the fiscal cliff legislation approved by Congress earlier this month, commuters who ride public transit or use vanpools to get to work may be eligible for up to $245 per month in pre-tax transit benefit. That’s an increase of 196 percent, up from $125 per month.

The financial incentive for commuters to use mass transit has just gotten a lot bigger. Under the fiscal cliff legislation approved by Congress earlier this month, commuters who ride public transit or use vanpools to get to work may be eligible for up to $245 per month in pre-tax transit benefit. That’s an increase of 196 percent, up from $125 per month.

The financial incentive for commuters to use mass transit has just gotten a lot bigger. Under the fiscal cliff legislation approved by Congress earlier this month, commuters who ride public transit or use vanpools to get to work may be eligible for up to $245 per month in pre-tax transit benefit. That’s an increase of 196 percent, up from $125 per month.

Better get a sweater: Cold blast, freeze headed for California this weekend

AccuWeather reports the arctic plunge anticipated last week is aiming for the West first and will drive across California Thursday, Jan. 10. According to Western Weather Expert Ken Clark, “The coldest air of the season will settle over much of California Friday and Saturday.” Temperatures could dip to within a few degrees of the lowest levels reached during all of the prior winter. Many of the lower elevations in California will have highs ranging from the upper 40s to the middle 50s. Throw in wind and other atmospheric conditions and AccuWeather.com RealFeel® temperatures will be about 10 degrees lower, ranging from the upper 30s to the middle 40s.