Public Safety
Earthquake seismograph line

Earthquake Preparedness Month Reminds Residents: “Don’t Get Caught Off Guard”

| 12:31 PM

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April is Earthquake Preparedness Month in California, and the County of San Diego’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) and California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) are reminding residents to “not get caught off guard” and have a plan for how to protect themselves in the event of an earthquake.

Health
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County Resumes Use of Johnson and Johnson Vaccine

| 5:59 PM

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The County is resuming vaccinations with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after the California Department of Public Health gave the green light to do so over the weekend.

Animals
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Pet of the Week – Luna

| 3:17 PM

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This week’s pet of the week is a playful Siberian Husky named Luna (Tag #S404​). Luna loves to have a good conversation, enjoys playing in the water and is an explorer at heart. You’ll notice Luna came to us with a scar on her back. Our vet gave her a good bill of health, and she’s in need of a great home.

Health
Building with flag pole and flag

VIDEO: Flag Raising Ceremony Honors Abused and Neglected Children

| 5:08 PM

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A special flag is flying over the Polinsky Children’s Center to honor children who have died due to abuse, violence and neglect.