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.
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.
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.
Gov. Jerry Brown signed 876 regular session bills this year, and vetoed 120 regular session bills. Following are some of the higher profile new laws that took effect in California on Jan. 1.
The Burn Institute’s Senior Smoke Alarm Program provides senior citizens with free smoke alarms and installation. Fire service personnel from various fire departments throughout the county and other volunteer groups assist the Burn Institute year-round in installing the smoke alarms.
Peters said that while defense cuts may be looming, San Diego is becoming increasingly important to our nation’s military strategy.
Founded in 1995, San Diego Coastkeeper protects and restores fishable, swimmable and drinkable water in San Diego County. To that end, it relies on the volunteers it trains to collect baseline data that will help identify polluted waters and reveal solutions to reduce pollution at the source.
A man accused of coming at park rangers with a machete in Torrey Pines was hospitalized in stable condition today after one of the rangers shot him.
Three children at different schools contracted pertussis, also known as whooping cough, and may have exposed others to the highly contagious respiratory disease, according to County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) officials.
From the FBI to San Diego’s Northern Division, branches of law enforcement are issuing warnings of noted crime trends — related to holiday shopping and otherwise.
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