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Drug Czar Gil Kerlikowske Talks About Curbing Prescription Drug Use Among Service Members

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is calling the problem among active-duty and veterans, a "prescription drug epidemic."

1. The Eagle Fire, which charred 14,100 acres of northeastern San Diego County, was 100 percent contained Saturday, Cal Fire said. No fire activity was observed and remaining fire crews continued suppression repair, mop-up and patrol of the fire perimeter, Cal Fire said.

2. The Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park hosted its annual gala Saturday to honor San Diego philanthropist Audrey Geisel, widow of
Theodor "Dr. Seuss'' Geisel. The black-tie event included a performance of "Maestro: The Art of Leonard Bernstein,'' starring Hershey Felder, on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage.

3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a prescription drug problem is prevalent among active-duty service members and veterans. Check out an interview with President Obama Drug Czar Gil Kerlikowske about the problem on .

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