Government
Chief Mecham at podium with engine behind him

County Urges People to Take Emergency Precautions Before Disaster Strikes

| 5:08 PM

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County officials urged people to take emergency precautions before disaster strikes during an update on the Border 32 fire. San Diego County Board Chair Nathan Fletcher, Supervisor Joel Anderson, CAL FIRE and County Fire Chief Ray Tony Meacham and San Diego County Sheriff Anthony Ray provided information Thursday.

Parks and Rec

County Launches Experience the Outdoors Program

| 4:13 PM

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County Board of Supervisors Chair Nathan Fletcher, parks officials and others officially kicked off “Experience the Outdoors,” Wednesday, a campaign to give more San Diegans opportunities to enjoy nature and the County’s regional parks.

Animals
farm animals at the Bonita shelter

VIDEO: Animals Evacuated from the Valley Fire Are Being Cared for by County Animal Services

| 2:24 PM

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San Diego County Animal Services are working with partner agencies to care for animals whisked away from fire danger. Animal Services staff are providing care and refuge for animals at two sites currently. For those in need, the Bonita shelter and the Iron Oak Canyon Ranch site are still accepting evacuated animals, small animals can go to Bonita and large animals can go to the Iron Oak Canyon Ranch site.

Veterans

Creating a Support System for Service Members and Veterans

| 10:18 AM

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The County of San Diego offers a variety of resources to assist active duty military, veterans and their families. One of these services is Courage to Call, a free, 24/7 help line that provides information, guidance, and referrals to service members and their loved ones.

Library

Library High School Graduates Celebrate New Beginnings

| 9:10 AM

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It’s all pomp and circumstance as San Diego County Library celebrates its Class of 2019. The library recently held a graduation ceremony for graduates of the Library High School program, which allows adults 19 and older to earn an accredited high school diploma.

Health

VIDEO: Thousands Thrive at 2019 Live Well 5K Event

| 11:40 AM

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San Diego residents arrived early and ready to participate in the 6th annual Live Well San Diego 5K and 1-mile Fun Run event at Waterfront Park. Take a look at some of the highlights!