Tuesday, November 8 2011 1:52 PM EST2011-11-08 18:52:29 GMT
An individual at Hilltop Drive Elementary School was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis and may have exposed students and staff to the disease, the SD HHSA reported Tuesday, November 8.
An individual at Hilltop Drive Elementary School was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) and may have exposed students and staff to the disease, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) reported Tuesday, November 8.
CHULA VISTA (CNS) - An unidentified person at Hilltop Drive Elementary School tested positive for tuberculosis, the county Health and Human Services Agency reported Tuesday.
The victim -- the HHSA refused to specify whether it was a student, teacher or staff member -- potentially exposed others between Aug. 30 and Sept. 20.
"Symptoms of active TB include persistent cough, fever, night sweats and unexplained weight loss," said Dr. Wilma Wooten, the county's public health officer.
"Most people who are exposed to TB do not develop the disease, but when it does occur, it can be treated and cured with medication -- that's why it's important to identify those who have been exposed," she said.
Free testing of students will take place Nov. 15.
So far this year, there have been 195 documented tuberculosis cases in San Diego County.
Thursday, May 24 2012 4:51 PM EDT2012-05-24 20:51:56 GMT
A four-month undercover operation in which officers purchased stolen cars, drugs and weapons at various locations throughout San Diego County resulted in the indictment of 31 people, authorities
A four-month undercover operation in which officers purchased stolen cars, drugs and weapons at various locations throughout San Diego County resulted in the indictment of 31 people, authorities announced Thursday.
Thursday, May 24 2012 1:52 PM EDT2012-05-24 17:52:40 GMT
Nearly a year after a top drug cartel lieutenant was arrested in Mexico, the U.S.-born man is back on American soil to face federal racketeering and drug charges, according to federal prosecutors.
Nearly a year after a top drug cartel lieutenant was arrested in Mexico, the U.S.-born man is back on American soil to face federal racketeering and drug charges, according to federal prosecutors.
Thursday, May 24 2012 12:01 PM EDT2012-05-24 16:01:26 GMT
An ex-con who admitted involvement in a series of burglaries at local day spas, salons and beauty supply businesses is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday at the downtown courthouse.
A man who admitted to involvement in a series of burglaries at local day spas, salons and beauty supply businesses is to be sentenced Thursday. He is expected to receive a prison term of seven years.
Thursday, May 24 2012 11:51 AM EDT2012-05-24 15:51:13 GMT
The 1.75 million camouflage Huggies diapers donated by Kimberly-Clark this week will be distributed to military families Thursday.
Diapers donated by Kimberly-Clark will be distributed at the San Diego Armed Services YMCA in Murphy Canyon and in Camp Pendleton this week to military families.
Thursday, May 24 2012 11:37 AM EDT2012-05-24 15:37:30 GMT
A 37-year-old Mexican bus driver was in custody in downtown San Diego Thursday on suspicion of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of marijuana into the United States via the San Ysidro Port of Entry, authorities said.
A Mexican bus driver was in custody in downtown San Diego on suspicion of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of marijuana across the San Ysidro Port of Entry. Officers found the pot in a compartment in the gas tank, authorities said.
Thursday, May 24 2012 11:27 AM EDT2012-05-24 15:27:44 GMT
Union janitors are expected to gather in Del Mar Thursday for a march and protest rally against commercial real estate company Kilroy Realty.
Union janitors are planning to hold a protest rally Thursday at Carmel Vista Road and Valley Centre Drive. The demonstration is against commercial real estate company Kilroy Realty.
Thursday, May 24 2012 9:44 AM EDT2012-05-24 13:44:18 GMT
Drug smugglers are preying on unsuspecting drivers by sticking drugs under their cars with magnets, turning innocent border crossers into drug runners.
Drug smugglers are preying on unsuspecting drivers by sticking drugs under their cars with magnets, turning innocent border crossers into drug runners.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:38 PM EDT2012-05-24 02:38:37 GMT
A UPS deliveryman was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of sneaking into a customer's San Carlos home after dropping off a package and spying on her as she took a bath, authorities reported.
A UPS deliveryman was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of sneaking into a customer's San Carlos home after dropping off a package and spying on her as she took a bath, authorities reported.
