San Diego Week

Swine Flu Concerns Bring More Patients To Children's ER

Oct. 16, 2009: By Katie Orr

The emergency room at Rady Children's Hospital has been busy in the last few days with parents scared their children might have swine flu. But doctors report many people are coming in needlessly.

Calif. Governor Signs Same-Sex Marriage Bill

Oct. 16, 2009: By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed bills recognizing some out-of-state same-sex marriages, and establishing a Harvey Milk Day in the state. What motivated the governor to sign the gay rights legislation? And, will President Barack Obama soon overturn the military's "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy?

Housing Prices Stay Flat, But Commercial Sector Struggling

Oct. 16, 2009: By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner

Local housing prices remained flat in September. Some analyst say the worst is behind us, while others predict more tough times ahead. How will the nation's unemployment rate affect the housing market over the next year? And, what's causing the commercial real estate market to struggle?

Public Health Officials Recommend Swine Flu Vaccine

Oct. 16, 2009: By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner

San Diego County public health officials say the best way to prevent against getting infected with the H1N1 influenza virus is to get vaccinated. County officials made that announcement on Wednesday, following the news that a 5-year-old girl from Otay Mesa died from swine flu last week.

Dredging Continues In Tijuana River Valley

Oct. 15, 2009: By Katie Orr

San Diego can continue to dredge debris in the Tijuana River Valley. Thursday a judge rejected a temporary restraining order that would have stopped the project.

Swine Flu 6 Months Later: Relief, But Winter Looms

Oct. 15, 2009: By Mike Stobb, AP

It was six months ago that scientists discovered an ominous new flu virus, touching off fears of a catastrophic global outbreak that could cause people to drop dead in the streets. Doomsday, of course, never came to pass.

San Diegans Still Waiting For Swine Flu Vaccine

Oct. 14, 2009: By Tom Fudge

San Diego county health officials today reported another death linked to swine flu. The latest fatality was a 5-year-old girl with no underlying medical conditions. Meanwhile, most San Diego health care providers are still waiting for their shipments of H1N1 vaccine.

5-Year-Old Girl Dies Of Swine Flu In San Diego

Oct. 14, 2009: By Associated Press

A 5-year-old kindergartner from Otay Mesa died of swine flu, San Diego County public health officials said Wednesday. The girl, whose name was withheld, was sick for 48 hours before she went to a hospital Saturday, where she died within an hour, Dr. Wilma Wooten said.

Middle School Absences Due To Swine Flu

Oct. 13, 2009: By Tom Fudge

An outbreak of swine flu caused a large number of sixth graders to miss school last week in the Poway Unified School District.

S.D. County Authorizes $5.5 Million Swine Flu Vaccination Program

Oct. 13, 2009: By City News Service

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to authorize a $5.5 million H1N1 virus vaccination program proposed by the county Health and Human Services Agency.

S.D. Marijuana Task Force Meets For First Time

Oct. 9, 2009: By Katie Orr

San Diego is moving forward with its attempts to figure out some regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries even as other cities crack down on the industry. San Diego’s Medical Marijuana Task Force met for the first time Friday.

Enforcing Medical Marijuana Laws

Oct. 9, 2009: By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner

The San Diego City Council appointed an 11-member task force to develop regulations for local medical marijuana dispensaries. What kind of regulations need to be implemented to ensure that local medical marijuana laws are enforces properly?

City Of San Diego Facing $179 Million Deficit

Oct. 9, 2009: By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner

The City of San Diego is facing a $179 million budget deficit, and Mayor Jerry Sanders says "everything is on the table" when it comes to cuts to reduce the debt. What programs or services are likely to be cut?

Solving California's Prison Crisis

Oct. 9, 2009: By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner

What needs to be done to fix California's prison crisis? The state's prisons are overcrowded, and the recidivism rate is the highest in the nation. We discuss the major challenges California faces in trying to reduce the overcrowding, and improve rehabilitation in the state correctional system.

15 Years After 'Three Strikes' Law, Calif. Prisons Packed

Oct. 8, 2009: By Dwane Brown

California's prison sentencing laws are some of the toughest in the nation. They have led to massive overcrowding in the state's 33 prisons. Today we look back on how "three strikes" became law in California more than 15 years ago, the role politics has played, and the adverse effect it's had on one San Diego family.