San Diego County News Center

Animals

00:47

VIDEO: Pet of the Week – Evee

Nov. 20, 2018 | 9:45 AM

Evee is a ball of energy who loves playing with her toys. She walks great on a leash and loves human affection.

Public Safety

00:44

VIDEO: Medical Examiner Offers Resources for Camp Fire Recovery

Nov. 19, 2018 | 3:10 PM

During large disasters, medical examiners from across the country help the affected area with identifying those who died as quickly as possible so that families can get answers about their loved ones.

Consumer

Credit: Shutterstock

Santa’s Checking Receipts, He’s Checking Them Twice—You Should Too!

Nov. 19, 2018 | 2:05 PM

Cash registers ring, are you listening? Black Friday’s back, sales are glistening! Make sure your shopping is sweet, double check your receipts… so you’re not accidentally overcharged by faulty cash register price scanners. You get the idea!

Families

Family members, Superior Court Judge Kimberlee Lagotta and court staff all applaud after the adoption of Hector, by his mother Issis Aranda (right, black shirt), became official.

A New Home for the Holidays Through County Adoptions

Nov. 19, 2018 | 12:36 PM

It was barely 5:30 a.m., and 10-year-old Hector was already out of bed and bound for the shower. Today was one of the most important days of his life, and he was up earlier than usual, taking no chances that he would miss anything. Today was the day Hector’s adoption became official. His “new” mother, […]

Consumer

Credit: Shutterstock

Thanksgiving Leftovers, a Terrible Food Thing to Waste

Nov. 16, 2018 | 11:34 AM

One of the best things about Thanksgiving is all those leftovers—gravy-covered turkey sandwiches, mashed potatoes and pie for days! But too much of a good thing is bad, even Thanksgiving leftovers. Here are some tips on cutting food waste, including a cool “guest-imator” to figure out how much to cook.

Parks and Rec

01:40

VIDEO: 7 Trail Tips for Hiking with Fido

Nov. 16, 2018 | 9:47 AM

Everyone loves to take along their furry friend to the park! But whether you’re going hiking or just taking laps around a County park, make sure you follow these tips to ensure you and your pet stay safe on the trail. For more information visit sdparks.org.