Health
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The County of San Diego and the San Diego Blood Bank combined forces for a Live Well 5K at the San Diego County Administration Center’s Waterfront Park. The event benefited the San Diego Blood Bank, which supports more than 100,000 hospital patients each year. A donation will also be made to support foster youth in San […]
Animals
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Just about every animal left our shelter in Carlsbad on Clear the Shelters day except Tigre.
Parks and Rec
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County Parks and Recreation will close four parks in August, a precaution taken each year due to the month’s expected extreme heat.
Government
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Back in 1957, the County was looking for someone to create its flag. Estelle Secor was a County employee back then who just so happened to have some really great artistic abilities. So she hand-sewed the flag during the evenings while her husband watched TV. And for many years, it sat proudly in a case in the […]
Veterans
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Many homeless veterans were given much needed assistance with social, health, legal and court services from San Diego County departments and other agencies over the July 22 weekend as part of Stand Down 2016.
Parks and Rec
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Fire safety events are coming to San Diego County parks, with CAL FIRE, U.S. Forest Service and park ranger experts sure to kindle your interest in fire science, preparedness and nature in an outdoor classroom.
Public Safety
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Leave your porch light on at home on Tuesday, Aug. 2 as part of National Night Out Against Crime to send a message to criminals that they are not welcome in your neighborhood and as a show of solidarity with all law enforcement.