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San Diegan Creates Twitter Bot to Help Find Open Vaccine Appointments
A San Diego native used his tech background and created a bot that scans websites and notifies people when COVID-19 vaccine appointments open up
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Carlsbad Flower Fields Reopen to Season's First Frolickers
In Carlsbad, spring has basically arrived. The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch made their colorful debut Monday after being closed for almost a full year.
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San Diego Family to Reunite After Biden's Travel Ban Reversal
The last few years have been tough and confusing for many families separated by the Trump administration’s travel ban on Muslim majority countries. Now, with President Biden’s reversal of the policy, a San Diego family has received promising news that they should be able to see their relative in a matter of weeks. San Diegan Negar Sadegholvad has been...
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‘Vaccinated and Proud': Father and Son Encouraging Vaccine Acceptance with Statement Bracelets
A local father and son are hoping their silicone bracelets start a movement that will encourage more people to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it’s their turn. Keith Willerman and his son Alec say they’ve sold thousands of their “Vaccinated and Proud” bracelets across the country in a little more than a month. The idea is that vaccinated people wear...
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Price of Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Testing Too High, Expert Says
The White House just allocated $231M toward the first over-the-counter COVID-19 rapid test, but a local public health expert says it’s too expensive for many who would benefit most from an easy, over-the-counter solution. Ellume, the Australia-based company behind the test, claims it is 95% accurate and will produces results in 15 minutes. “We need all the tools we can…
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Unexpected String of Allergic Reactions Causes Delays at ‘Vaccination Super Station' Near Petco Park
San Diego County’s new “Vaccination Super Station” near downtown’s Petco Park was abruptly shut down Wednesday — just two days after it opened.
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Vets Warn of Sudden Rise of Pet Illness Spreading in San Diego
Veterinarians in San Diego are seeing more and more cases of a bacterial illness in dogs called leptospirosis. The rise doesn’t qualify as an outbreak just yet, but the illness is spreading quickly at local dog parks and boarding facilities. In San Diego, our pets can have it pretty good at parks, beaches and open space for walks and...
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Pandemic, Holiday Season Create Perfect Storm for Shoppers Caught Up in Pet Scams
You’ve probably noticed with more families home these days, a lot of people have decided to get a new dog or pet. Some are even calling their new additions their “pandemic puppies.” The good thing is a lot of animals are getting new, loving homes. The bad thing? The increase in demand creates a larger market for scammers, especially...
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Respiratory Viruses Like COVID-19 Replicate Easier During Cold Temps, Doc Says
A local doctor has a message for the public: the change in weather and the uptick in coronavirus cases and some other respiratory illnesses is no coincidence. Dr. Paul Schalch Lepe, an Otolaryngologist or expert of the ear, nose and throat, said there are some factors this time of the year that could make for a perfect storm. “The ability,…
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SDUSD Creates Kids Books About Racism and Bias as Tools for Parents
The San Diego Unified School District created two versions of the book, one for people experiencing racism and one for families just learning to talk about it for the first time with their kids.
