Stories by Andy Tolley

A multimedia designer with the County of San Diego Communications Office.
Public Safety

VIDEO: A Bomb is No Match for This

Mar. 29, 2018 | 10:36 AM

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It’s called a TCV — Total Containment Vessel. The Sheriff’s Department showed off its newest piece of equipment. It’s a steel chamber on wheels that can absorb the shockwave of a blast. It can also collect any residue that can be used for evidence.

Government

VIDEO: County Employees Give Back Through CECO

Mar. 15, 2018 | 2:24 PM

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The San Diego County Employees’ Charitable Organization (CECO) donated $167,990 in grants to 100 local nonprofit programs located throughout the San Diego region on Thursday at its annual awards breakfast at the County Operations Center.

Parks and Rec

VIDEO: William Heise Cedar Trail Virtual Hike

Dec. 28, 2017 | 4:56 PM

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William Heise County Park in Julian offers more than 10 miles of picturesque hiking trails. We’ve highlighted a one-mile stretch, the Cedar Trail, that will get your heart pumping, given you go try it out after watching the virtual version of it!

Health

VIDEO: The Flu Season is Upon Us; It’s Not Too Late to Vaccinate

Dec. 27, 2017 | 9:54 AM

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Flu activity in the region is elevated and it’s hitting San Diegans very hard. So what can the public do? Get vaccinated. Everyone 6 months and older should get vaccinated. It takes about two weeks for immunity to develop. The flu vaccine is available throughout San Diego County at doctors’ offices, retail pharmacies and people […]