Pet of the Week – Spike
Jun. 29, 2013 | 8:00 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
I’m a rough and tough guy!
Month: June 2013
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Pomegranate Seeds
Jun. 28, 2013 | 4:47 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Consumers should throw out certain lots of a pomegranate product, the second product sold locally linked to a national outbreak of hepatitis.
County Offices Closed in Observance of Independence Day
Jun. 28, 2013 | 9:07 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
All County of San Diego offices, libraries and animal shelters will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
Stay Cool During High Heat
Jun. 28, 2013 | 7:50 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
With temperatures expected to reach 120 in local deserts and 100 in mountains this weekend, County health officials are reminding the public to take precautions.
San Diego Property Values Up 3 Percent
Jun. 27, 2013 | 4:12 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
San Diego County Assessor Ernie Dronenburg announced today that the 2013 assessed value of all taxable property has increased by more than 3 percent (or $13.6 billion) from last year. The property was valued as of January 1, 2013. This year’s total assessed value is $408.8 billion. After deducting tax exempt properties (charitable, homeowners, disabled etc.) the net assessed value is $393 billion and based on a 1 percent tax rate it would produce approximately $3.9 billion in property taxes.
Good Nutrition Taking Root in Lincoln Acres
Jun. 27, 2013 | 10:32 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
A casual conversation between Alejandra Gonzalez of National City and Lincoln Acres Library branch manager Jose Ocadiz came at just the right time.
Supervisors Brew Study to Boost Agriculture
Jun. 26, 2013 | 5:02 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
County supervisors considered a little beer and cheese Wednesday, directing the County’s planning department to look for ways to ease restrictions and make it easier for people to start microbreweries, cheese-making operations and promote agri-tourism.