SAN DIEGO–Leap year presents us with an extra day this February — which is also American Heart Month. In celebration, the San Diego County Department of Parks and Recreation is inviting people to do some literal leaping on Feb. 29 with free exercise classes at its three community centers. Choose from Zumba, Boot Camp, Fitness [...]

SAN DIEGO–County officials and community partners kicked off the “Love Your Heart” campaign to help residents take charge of their own health by offering free blood pressure screenings. On February 14, residents will be able to have their blood pressure checked at 15 County sites across the region, including all County Public Health Centers. Blood [...]

SAN DIEGO–The services will remain the same. But the number will change. Starting February 15, people who need help with mental health including alcohol or drug abuse, suicide prevention, medication needs, and more can call a new and easier-to-remember telephone number: (888) 724-7240. The easiest way to remember the new number for the County’s Behavioral [...]

SAN DIEGO–Do you have an idea to improve the lives of seniors in San Diego County? The Health and Human Services Agency’s Aging & Independence Services (AIS) will be holding four public hearings to gather information on issues important to local seniors. AIS, which is committed to improving the quality of life for seniors as [...]

VISTA–Tri-City Hospital Foundation and NBC’s financial expert and host of Money Matters, George Chamberlin have partnered to host a series of seminars to teach North County seniors how to stay financially and physically healthy. Chamberlin and Tri-City Medical Center physicians will discuss many topics including senior fraud, credit and identity theft, estate planning, healthcare and [...]

OCEANSIDE–What is important to you in the New Year? If you are like most people, good health – both physical and emotional – is at the top of your priorities list. In fact, according to the government’s official website, USA.gov, getting fit, eating healthy food, losing weight, managing stress, and quitting smoking, are among top [...]

OCEANSIDE–Fitness expert Coach RB Berry will present a seminar, “How to Make 2012 Your Best Year Ever,” as a community awareness and fundraising event for the Ivey Ranch Park Association on Wednesday, January 18 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at 110 Copperwood Way, Suite Q in Oceanside. This event will kick-off 2012 by teaching North County residents [...]

WASHINGTON–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards,the first national standards to protect American families from power plant emissions of mercury and toxic air pollution like arsenic, acid gas, nickel, selenium, and cyanide. The standards will slash emissions of these dangerous pollutants by relying on widely available, proven pollution controls that are [...]

SAN MARCOS–San Marcos Community Services will present Just Us Girlz!, a special personal enrichment event for girls aged 10 to 15 years. Participants will learn tips from the pros on hair, makeup, etiquette, communication and much more. They will also do a mini photo shoot, receive a goody bag and enjoy a delicious lunch. The cost [...]

The message this holiday season if you’re giving a bike, scooter, or skateboard as a gift…don’t forget the helmet.