Public Safety

Process to Begin to Fill District Attorney Vacancy

| 11:40 AM

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The Board of Supervisors will review the process for appointing a new County District Attorney at its May 2 meeting. District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis announced her retirement today after nearly 15 years in the position. Her last day on the job is July 7. Since the position of County District Attorney is an elected post […]

Animals
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Snakes Alive! Animal Services Wrangles Backyard Rattler

| 9:30 AM

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It’s spring and it seems everyone is enjoying the sunshine, even snakes. A Rancho Peñasquitos couple found a red diamond rattler in their backyard Monday evening and called County Animal Services for help. Animal Control Officer Joni Palumbo responded to the call. She’s handled snake calls before but never with a snake this large. The […]