SAN DIEGO–Every 10 minutes, someone in the United States is treated for possible exposure to rabies, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Once clinical signs develop, rabies is almost always fatal, however it is 100% preventable by making sure your pets are vaccinated, avoiding contact with wildlife and seeking immediate medical care […]
Treatment For Common Cause Of Diarrhea More Promising
(Newswise)–One of the most common causes of diarrhea worldwide – accounting for millions of cases and tens of thousands of deaths, mostly of small children – is the parasiteCryptosporidium. Doctors can treat children with Cryptosporidium for dehydration, but unlike many other causes of diarrhea, there are no drugs to kill the parasite or vaccines to […]
UC San Diego Celebrates 9,325 Graduates In Class Of 2019
LA JOLLA–The University of California San Diego concludes the region’s college graduation celebrations with today’s All Campus Commencement, and ceremonies for its undergraduate colleges, Graduate Division and professional schools happening throughout the weekend. As UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla welcomed graduates and guests at commencement this morning, he noted, “From the birth of […]
Travel Tips For Riding Amtrak Pacific Surfliner This Summer
Orange, CA–Driving along the coast during summer can lead to frustration with busy freeways, frequent pit-stops, and crowded downtown areas. Experience the beauty of Southern California without the hassles of driving when you take the train instead. The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner carries 3 million passengers each year to top destinations throughout San Diego, Orange, Los […]
21 Individuals Charged In $5 Million Fraud Scheme
SAN DIEGO–When you think of auto theft, you might think of vehicles being hot-wired and stolen off the street, brought into ‘chop shops’ and sold for parts. But beginning in December 2017, investigators with the San Diego Regional Auto Theft Task Force (RATT) began looking into a massive auto theft scheme of a different kind. […]
Walmart Inc., Brazil-Based Subsidiary Agree To Pay $137 Million To Resolve Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Case
Walmart, Incorporated a U.S.-based multinational retailer and its wholly owned Brazilian subsidiary, WMT Brasilia S.a.r.l., have agreed to pay a combined criminal penalty of $137 million to resolve the government’s investigation into violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. WMT Brasilia pleaded guilty Thursday in connection with the resolution. “Walmart profited from rapid international expansion, […]
Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Therapeutic Riding Showcase Student Skills
RANCHO SANTA FE–Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Therapeutic Riding students will explore the Land of Oz on Saturday, heading Somewhere over the Rainbow to showcase their horseback skills at the 2019 Therapeutic Riding Show. Every year, the program’s students invite their loved ones and biggest supporters to demonstrate the skills they have learned over the last […]
Man Arrested In Connection With Fire At Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery
OCEANSIDE–Oceanside police arrested a man in connection with a suspicious fire near the Mission San Luis Rey cemetery on Wednesday, authorities said. The man was spotted on Wednesday near the area of the blaze, located near State Route 76 and Rancho del Oro Drive, and was taken into custody, Oceanside police said. There was no […]
Borrowing From Astronomy To Rob The Twinkle From Brain Imagery
Video courtesy of David Kleinfeld, UC San Diego LA JOLLA–For decades, astronomers have solved the problem of removing the “twinkle” from images of stars in the night sky. They use a process called “adaptive optics” (AO) to correct for changes in the density and moisture of air in the atmosphere that scatters the incoming star […]
District Attorney Reaches $11 Million Settlement With AutoZone For Illegal Disposal Of Hazardous Waste
SAN DIEGO–From August 2013 through September 2015, district attorneys’ offices throughout California conducted 56 inspections of dumpster bins at 49 separate AutoZone facilities. These investigations found numerous instances of unlawful disposal of hazardous waste including batteries, aerosol cans, electronic devices, and hundreds of discarded bottles and other receptacles containing automotive fluids and other regulated hazardous […]