Public Safety
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After experiencing two devastating wildfires, the Crest community in the East County is creating defensible space, with the help of CAL FIRE. The fire break project is close to 165 acres and runs about 6.5 miles long and encircles the community. Be Prepared. Visit AlertSanDiego.org
Animals
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County Animal Services and San Diego Sheriff’s deputies served a search warrant Friday at Urban Feline, a holistic animal wellness center in Julian, and impounded nine animals in need of immediate veterinary attention.
Health
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A year ago, Michelle Alvarado faced death, only to be saved by an extraordinary medical procedure. Recently, she celebrated that one-year anniversary with Nick Black, the National City Fire Department paramedic who made the right call at the right time and helped save her life.
Housing
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The County of San Diego is moving forward with plans to build 224 affordable homes on surplus County-owned land.
Health
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To date, the County has recorded 37 probable and confirmed cases of people who have gotten sick with Salmonella after dining at the Aladdin Mediterranean Café in the Clairemont San Diego area between April 25 to May 1.
Health
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Learn more about CalFresh and get in-person help with the application process at a variety of events throughout May in recognition of CalFresh Awareness Month.
Public Safety
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As part of Wildfire Preparedness Week, CAL FIRE teamed up with California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety to demonstrate the significantly different burn rates between a home that has been hardened against wildfire and one that has not been.