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On election night, campaigns, candidates and voters are eager for timely election results. However, counting ballots takes time to ensure every ballot is valid and properly counted.
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San Diego County is experiencing an increase in rabies detections in bats this year, with 14 rabies, positive bats so far. With summer approaching—the season when rabies detections are most common, County health officials are reminding residents how to stay safe.
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Older adults and people with disabilities are among those most vulnerable during disasters, whether it’s an earthquake, fire, flooding or periods of extreme heat. To help residents prepare, the County partnered with the City of Chula Vista and several community organizations to host an Emergency Preparedness Resource Fair.
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The County has broken ground on a new fire station in Jacumba, launching construction on a modern facility that County Fire and CAL FIRE say will significantly improve emergency response for the rural community. The new Fire Station 43. is expected to open in 2027.
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County Animal Services is waving adoption fees this Saturday, June 6, as part of California’s Adopt-a-Pet Day—giving people across the region a chance to welcome a new cat, dog or other new best friend into their home.
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People living in the South Bay, especially those near the Tijuana River Valley (TJRV), are experiencing high hydrogen sulfide (H2S) emissions, often recognized by the strong rotten egg smell produced by untreated wastewater flows.
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The County’s Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act program has surpassed its 200th CARE agreement, marking a major milestone in the County’s efforts to support residents living with untreated schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders.
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Seventeen young adults earned their graduation certificate from County Fire’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Corps program, completing more than 400 hours of training designed to launch them into careers in the medical field.
