Health
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County Provides Refurbished Laptops to Foster Youth

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Christmas arrived a little early today for some of the region’s foster youth and foster families. An annual pre-holiday laptop giveaway was held this morning by the County of San Diego and the Futures Foundation.

Environment
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Community Gardens Grow Veggies, Fruit, Flowers and Friendships

| 5:41 PM

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What was once a vacant lot in Linda Vista now blossoms with fresh produce, flowers and budding friendships. The site boasts a new community garden – just one of seven that County Aging & Independence Services (AIS) helped bring to life.

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How to Have a Happy And Sustainable Holiday Season

| 5:02 PM

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The gift-giving season is always fun, but the wrapping paper, packages and stuff can be hard on sustainability—that is, finding ways to give and still protect natural resources for years to come. However, it can be done. Here are some tips!

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Immigrant and Refugee Welcome Center Opens in North County

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The Inland Immigrant and Refugee Welcome Center opened in Escondido Thursday, making it the second location in the region where people can go, regardless of immigration status, and receive help accessing services they are eligible to receive.  

Public Safety
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New Program Provides Firefighting Training to Ramona High Students

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San Diego County Fire/CAL FIRE has partnered with Ramona High School to provide students with firefighting skills and education. Offered through the school’s Career Technical Education Program, the new Fire Technology courses combine classroom instruction with hands-on training to prepare students to respond to structure fires and wildfires.