Elections

March 22 Deadline to Register to Vote in 79th Assembly District Election

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If you live in the 79th Assembly District and want to vote in the April 6 Special Primary Election, you must register by Monday, March 22 to receive a mail ballot. Otherwise, you will need to make a trip in person to the Registrar’s office in Kearny Mesa or your polling place to register conditionally and vote provisionally.

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Board Votes to Buy, Conserve Historic Star Ranch Land in Campo

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County supervisors have voted to buy the 2,151-acre, historic Star Ranch area in Campo, its largest acquisition of sensitive habitat, wetlands, potential passive park land and hiking trails in a decade.

Health

State Allows San Diego County to Move Into Red Tier

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The state notified the County today that it will be allowed to lift some COVID-19 restrictions starting Wednesday and move from the most restrictive Purple Tier into the less restrictive Red Tier.

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Supervisors Approve Little Libraries Initiative

| 5:33 PM

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County supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to create a “little libraries” initiative to boost literacy in low-income and communities of color by giving the people and children living in them more opportunities to have books to read in their homes.

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County Extends Rent and Utility Assistance Application Period

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The County of San Diego’s Emergency Rent and Utilities Assistance Program (ERAP) application period has been extended through March 31, 2021.