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Our View: Education key to preventing heat-related illnesses
It is that time of the year again, when the extreme summer heat drives most of us indoors — as well as batty. If you happen to be one of those rarified few that are hardly bothered by the heat and actually relish in its presence, then consider...Tags: Heat Stroke, Physical Conditions, Fatigue, Symptoms
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CDPH warns against Townsend Farms organic antioxidant blend frozen berries
Consumers are advised not to eat Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend of frozen berries sold through Costco stores as they may be linked to a multistate outbreak of hepatitis A infections, the California Department of Public Health said Friday. To...Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Viral Diseases and Infections, Diseases and Illnesses, Abdominal Pain, Hepatitis A
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Power Up campaign aims to promote healthier eating habits for kids
Staff Writer, Copy EditorMighty Melon, Light-speed Lemon and Tornado Tomato have joined forces with three Valley restaurants to help encourage young children to make healthier food choices. The collaborative effort is part of the Power Up campaign, a program that launched...Tags: Bars and Clubs, Politics, Foods and Beverages, Elections, Restaurants
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Driving safety program set to inform, advise local drivers
IMPERIAL — Hart Insurance Center together with the California Highway Patrol are bringing Time2Drive, a driving safety program sponsored by Allied Insurance, to the Imperial Valley on Saturday. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the...Tags: Car Safety Tips and Advice
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Mending broken hearts
Staff WriterMessiah’s parents are living every parent’s nightmare. “It hurts, the feeling. It’s part of healing, I guess. We have to feel this, and hopefully we won’t forget him, and we’ll always be with him, he’ll always be...Tags: Birth Defects, Hospitals and Clinics
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Valley Police Beat:
Staff WritersCALEXICO: Smuggling thwarted Two United States citizens were arrested Thursday evening after Border Patrol agents witnessed a vehicle the pair were traveling in pick up three individuals who were previously seen jumping over the international fence. The...Tags: Auto Racing, Gang Activity, Shootings, Police Arrests, Immigration
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Our Choice program recruiting families for obesity study
Staff Writer, Copy EditorThe Our Choice program is in the process of recruiting Valley children ages 2 through 9 to take part in a study that aims to promote a healthier lifestyle and combat obesity. Project organizers are seeking to recruit 1,200 children, as well as their...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Body Mass Index, Family, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Obesity
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Why isn't school modeling honesty?
I am writing in response to Thursday’s Probe article about the ringworm cases at Southwest High School and the response from the superintendent. My son is a wrestler at Southwest and let me tell you this problem is much more than just ringworm. I am...Tags: Tinea Corporis, Health and Safety at School, Wrestling, Health
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Special needs not benching Holtville's Clay Gudde
Sports WriterTony Ramos is nearing the end of his second season as head coach of the Holtville High boys’ basketball team and unfortunately, the Vikings have struggled this year. One positive aspect of this rebuilding season has been the presence of 18-year-old...Tags: Special Olympics, Autism
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Restaurant program to serve up healthier food options for local children
Staff Writer, Copy EditorA pilot project that aims to add healthier food options to children’s menus is expected to debut at three popular Valley eateries sometime in February. The project, which is part of the Our Choice program, will take place at Hacienda Market and...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Foods and Beverages, Hamburgers, Science and Technology, Restaurants
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Domestic violence, a largely unreported crime
Staff WriterBrawley resident Luz Eva Hull can’t remember much about the first time she was abused by her former partner, but she remembers well the last time some eight years ago. “We were in a vehicle, driving from Wal-Mart headed towards Brawley,&...Tags: Biology, Human Interest, Broken Nose, Genetics, Abusive Behavior
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Community invited to help nonprofit
Staff WriterThe Pacific Southwest Community Development Corp. has partnered with Chili’s for a fundraiser in an effort to help low-income families in Imperial County. Starting at 11 a.m. today, community members can present a flier or mention the fundraiser...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Chili, Foods and Beverages, Personal Income
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