Jordin Sparks launches ‘Generation S’ project to share sickle ce - The CW San Diego - News 8
SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) — Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum recording artist and actress Jordin Sparks is helping launch "Generation S," an inspiring project aiming to uncover and share real-world sickle cell stories.
Jordin lost her 16-year-old step-sister Bryanna to the disease earlier this year, and now, she's working to raise awareness.
Jordin Sparks along with Dr. Biree Andemariam spoke with Morning Extra about the disease and its impact on patients and their friends and families.
Dr. Andemariam treats sickle cell disease and is the director of the New England Sickle Cell Institute and Chief Medical Officer on the board of directors for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America.
Train service in the North County was temporarily stopped Monday morning after a cliff collapsed in Del Mar.
Train service in the North County was temporarily stopped Monday morning after a cliff collapsed in Del Mar.
Another round of layoffs is coming for employees at Qualcomm, including some in San Diego.
Another round of layoffs is coming for employees at Qualcomm, including some in San Diego.
U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm says it's won an order in a Chinese court banning some Apple phones in China as part of a long-running dispute over patents.
U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm says it's won an order in a Chinese court banning some Apple phones in China as part of a long-running dispute over patents.
About 4,000 unionized mental health clinicians at Kaiser Permanente facilities across the state, including San Diego, will begin a five-day strike Monday amid a continuing labor dispute.
About 4,000 unionized mental health clinicians at Kaiser Permanente facilities across the state, including San Diego, will begin a five-day strike Monday amid a continuing labor dispute.
Fairly mild and dry weather for this week. Cool and seasonal temperatures through Wednesday.
Fairly mild and dry weather for this week. Cool and seasonal temperatures through Wednesday.
After months of spiking prices, gas is finally taking a much-needed plunge.
After months of spiking prices, gas is finally taking a much-needed plunge.
A North County community leader who's known as a bicycle and pedestrian safety advocate was hit by a truck and seriously injured while riding her bicycle in Encinitas early Saturday.
A North County community leader who's known as a bicycle and pedestrian safety advocate was hit by a truck and seriously injured while riding her bicycle in Encinitas early Saturday.
It's been nearly one month since a group of Central American migrants made the long trek through Mexico to the border in Tijuana. They have since been moved east, but their living conditions are still poor - so local faith leaders are calling for help.
It's been nearly one month since a group of Central American migrants made the long trek through Mexico to the border in Tijuana. They have since been moved east, but their living conditions are still poor - so local faith leaders are calling for help.
Four people were displaced when a fire damaged their South Bay home Sunday morning, authorities said.
Four people were displaced when a fire damaged their South Bay home Sunday morning, authorities said.
A prominent Los Angeles-area obstetrician has denied allegations by more than 20 former patients that he assaulted, harassed or harmed them during treatment, according to a newspaper investigation.
A prominent Los Angeles-area obstetrician has denied allegations by more than 20 former patients that he assaulted, harassed or harmed them during treatment, according to a newspaper investigation.
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