Lung cancer is by far the deadliest cancer in the U.S. More Americans die of lung cancer than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. Nevertheless, despite its high occurrence, questions and myths surround the disease. What we know is smoking cigarettes is the number one risk factor. But can people…
La Mesa California
They say all good things must come to an end. Although I sincerely hope that maxim doesn’t apply to Vons’ half-off sale on the 30 ounce box of Russell Stover Assorted Fine Chocolates, it does hold true for my time as editor of this newspaper. This will be my last…
The new Emergency Department at Alvarado Hospital is located in a new, two-story building built adjacent to the current emergency room. This more than doubles the bed capacity to 32, with the ability to expand further in the future, if needed. This new facility is built and equipped per the…
The San Diego County Water Authority has a program called the Transitional Special Agricultural Water Rate, and the SDCWA will be transitioning the TSAWR into a permanent program. A unanimous CWA board vote on Nov. 21 approved making the SAWR permanent. An annual review of the SAWR will be conducted…
Perennial San Diego Section power Foothills Christian was the top-rated boys’ basketball team in the East County following the first in-season release of the county media poll on Monday. The Knights, who were the only local outfit to be included in the top ten in the preseason when they were…
