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Marijuana Task Force Makes Its Land-Use Recommendations
- Nov. 6, 2009
- By Tom Fudge
Medical marijuana shops will be allowed to locate in any commercial zone in San Diego if the city follows the recommendations of its Medical Marijuana Task Force.
Free Service That Helps Smokers Quit Reaches Milestone
- Nov. 6, 2009
- By Kenny Goldberg
A free phone service designed to help Californians quit smoking has received its 500,000 call. The UCSD-based help line has been in operation since 1992.
Confusion Remains Over IHSS Anti-Fraud Law
- Nov. 6, 2009
- By Kelley Weiss, CCN
Some California lawmakers are still scratching their heads over new state anti-fraud rules for in-home care services for the elderly and disabled. And counties say the new law that went into effect this week is causing service delays. The stakeholders met Thursday to discuss the changes.
House And Senate Release Health Care Bills
- Nov. 6, 2009
- By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
The House and Senate Democrats have released health care reform bills recently. Although, the bills are very similar, finding agreement on a few of the key differences could take awhile. What are the key elements of the House and Senate bills? And, what are the main areas of disagreement between the plans?
Report Shows Arrests Don't Deter Marijuana Use
- Nov. 5, 2009
- By Kenny Goldberg
A new study reveals that, since 2003, marijuana arrests in California have risen faster than the national average. The report finds marijuana usage during that time has remained largely unchanged.
San Diego Among Least Toxic Big Cities In America
- Nov. 4, 2009
- By Ed Joyce
A list of America's most toxic cities ranks Los Angeles as one of the worst. Unlike its neighbor to the north, however, San Diego is one of the least toxic cities.
Emergency Physicians Issue Guidelines About When To Visit An ER
- Nov. 4, 2009
- By Kenny Goldberg
The American College of Emergency Physicians has issued a new set of guidelines for the public about the H1N1 virus. People who have flu-like symptoms are encouraged to look at the guidelines before going to an emergency room.
County Supervisors Approve Plan To Reform IHSS
- Nov. 3, 2009
- By City News Service
A $325 million county program that provides care for the elderly and disabled will undergo reform under a plan adopted today by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
Researchers Say Cigarette Butts Are Toxic Waste
- Nov. 3, 2009
- By Ed Joyce
Researchers say there's new scientific evidence that cigarette butts are toxic hazardous waste. A San Diego State University professor led the research team.
Protesters Arrested At Health Insurer's Office
- Nov. 2, 2009
- By Kenny Goldberg
About two dozen protesters demonstrated in front of the Mission Valley offices of Blue Shield today. Three people were arrested after they marched into the building and refused to leave.
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Swine Flu Widespread In San Diego County
KPBS Reporter Sharon Heilbrunn talks with a S.D. County Public Health Officer about a new shipment of H1N1 vaccines and the widespread illness throughout the county.
Public Health Officials Recommend Swine Flu Vaccination
KPBS Reporter Tom Fudge explains the flu vaccine and how County Health Department officials are going to work with school districts to vaccinate children at school.
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