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The County of San Diego has become the first county in California and the second in the nation to receive the U.S. Green Building Council’s Platinum certification – its highest distinction – in its LEED for Communities program.
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Poll workers, especially those who are bilingual in any one of six specific languages, are needed for the Nov. 6 Gubernatorial General Election.
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The mid-term elections won’t take place until November, but the Registrar of Voters is hiring temporary full-time workers now, so stop by the Registrar’s hiring hall Saturday, Sept. 8.
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The County of San Diego proclaimed a local emergency on July 6 for the West Fire in Alpine. The proclamation allows the County to request all federal and state assistance available to help fight the fire and rebuild. Current conditions no longer warrant a local emergency and therefore the Local Emergency for the West Fire has expired, effective midnight September 6.
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Muggles and Potterheads – feel the magic as the County Library celebrates the 20th anniversary of the (U.S. release of the) series’ first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
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San Diego County is vulnerable to many types of emergencies: fires, floods, and earthquakes just to name a few. These disasters can strike at any time, and we should all be prepared to keep ourselves, and our loved ones, safe. But a 2017 survey conducted by the County found only half of San Diego County residents are prepared to evacuate their homes within 15 minutes. Only 38 percent have an emergency plan.
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Denali will win you over right away. She loves human connection and is sure to be by your side.
