San Diego, CA
Flu cases continue to climb nationwide and in San Diego County
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The bug is biting. Flu cases continue to climb nationwide and right here at home, and San Diego doctors said we’re not immune to the trend.
Flu cases have increased year by year and this season, the peak reached 3,567 cases, the highest its been in about five years, according to data from San Diego County.
The numbers show that during and after the pandemic, cases continue to rise, and local doctors, like Dr. Nick Saade with Sharp Memorial Hospital, said the data reflects what he’s seen too.
“The short answer is yes, we are seeing more cases than recent years,” said Dr. Saade. “There’s definitely been kind of like a more rapid increase in the number of cases and a larger number of cases around this time when you compare it to the last four or five years or so.”
Dr. Saade said trends are going back to where they were before COVID. That’s because during the pandemic, many were taking measures to protect themselves with masks, washing hands, and social distancing.
“But when you look back further than that, you find that the cases and the rates of increase of cases are probably more consistent with what you saw in the pre-pandemic levels,” said Dr. Saade.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevent reports nationwide, visits to the emergency room because of influenza are high and continue to increase.
Symptoms include fever, chills, cough and sore throat, but Dr. Saade said there are preventative steps you can take, like keeping distance and practicing good hygiene.
“There’s a number of ways you can catch a bug this winter season,” said Dr. Saade. “So it could be contaminated surfaces, contaminated food and water, direct contact with other individuals.”
He said while getting teh shot may not completely prevent you from getting the illness, but your symptoms won’t be as severe.
The Santee City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved toughening regulations for e-bike riders by banning their use by those under age 12.
The ordinance will require a second and final vote in December.
“I am a very big supporter of this, public safety is one of our number one issues here,” Mayor John Minto said, noting that he has ridden his own e-bike over 6,000 miles.
The ordinance is in line with a state pilot program that took effect this year and allows cities in San Diego County to impose age restrictions for e-bike users. The program is set to run through 2029.
Santee will became the latest to implement the restriction, following Chula Vista, Coronado, Poway and, most recently, San Marcos.
The move will specifically ban children under 12 from operating Class 1 or Class 2 e-bikes. For the first 60 days after the ordinance goes into effect, violators will be issued a warning, but after the initial grace period, violations will be punishable by a $25 fine.
A Class 1 e-bike is defined as a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and can reach up to 20 mph. A Class 2 e-bike is equipped with a motor that can be used exclusively to propel the bicycle, and can also reach up to 20 mph.
San Diego Sheriff’s Office Deputy David Drake said it is equally important that helmets are worn by those operating e-bikes.
Riders of Class 1 and 2 e-bikes under the age of 17 are legally required to wear a helmet, he said.
City leaders warned that public education of the new regulation will be necessary once the ordinance goes into effect.
Councilmember Lauren Koval said the city should inform Santee schools of the change and consider putting up informational fliers.
Keeping parents informed of the restrictions could prevent repeat offenses, Minto added. Some parents might purchase an e-bike for their underage child without knowing it is banned, he said.
“I think a lot of adults are part of the problem,” Minto said. “At some point we will have to have a discussion about, if you have multiple offenses by the same child, what happens to the parent?”
The council is set to approve the ordinance Dec. 10. The city plans to hold a public information period leading up to its effective date on Jan 10.
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — With rain in the forecast for Southern California, a community pop-up makers market featuring local businesses in San Diego is rescheduling its holiday event that was originally planned for this weekend.
The San Diego Made Holiday Market was originally scheduled for Nov. 15 and 16 at NTC Park in Liberty Station but, due to potential thunderstorms, organizers have pushed back the two-day event to the weekend of Nov. 29 and 30.
The location and times of the holiday market will remain the same: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30.
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Holiday market at Liberty Station. (San Diego Made) -
Holiday market at Liberty Station. (San Diego Made)
The holiday market will feature more than 100 local makers and artisans, offering goods from art and jewelry to apparel and home decor. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase.
Guests of all ages can enjoy live performances, workshops, photo booths and art installations, all with a festive theme.
General admission to the event is $5, but a $10 ticket option includes a limited-edition canvas shopping bag. Proceeds from the holiday market directly support San Diego Made, a nonprofit dedicated to artist opportunities and creative programming across San Diego County.
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