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With New Rain on the Way, Sandbags Still Available

| 1:18 PM

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With forecasters predicting more heavy rains across San Diego County Monday and Tuesday, the County and CAL FIRE continue to offer free sand and bags to people in unincorporated communities.

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Thanks for the Sandbags, Now What Can We Do with Them After the Storm?

| 2:46 PM

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Thousands of San Diegans fortified their homes and property with sandbags before the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Hilary. More than 100,000 bags were gathered and used across the county.  But now the storm has passed and clear skies have returned.  That has led many to ask, “What should I do with the sandbags now?”

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Storm Coming: Driving Tips and Where to Get Sandbags

| 12:03 PM

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Weather forecasters say Tropical Cyclone Hilary could bring rains and wind to San Diego County and Southern California, and County and CAL FIRE officials are offering advice and free sandbags for people living in the unincorporated County.

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COVID-19, Affordable Housing Among Top 10 CNC stories in 2022

| 12:14 PM

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A lot happened in San Diego County in 2022, from the continuing fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, to working to end homelessness, create more affordable housing and the 2022 elections. Here’s a glimpse of the Top 10 most viewed topics and stories from our County News Center website over the past year.

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County to Open Erosion Control Center for Valley Fire Businesses, Residents

| 9:15 AM

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The County will open a new erosion control center in Alpine Thursday to help businesses and homeowners in the areas burned by the Valley Fire by giving out free sandbags, fiber rolls and items to stabilize properties before winter rains arrive.