Pet of the Week – Smudge
Dec. 15, 2012 | 8:00 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
A White Christmas Kitty!
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Talking to Children about the Conn. Tragedy
Dec. 14, 2012 | 12:08 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
A County mental health expert offers advice about how to talk to children–and how to cope in general—with tragedies like the Connecticut shooting.
Quake Reminds Us Earth’s Always Moving
Dec. 14, 2012 | 11:03 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Did you feel some shaking early Friday morning? San Diegans reported feeling light tremors that we now know were due to a 6.3 magnitude earthquake centered in the Pacific Ocean, 155 miles southwest of Avalon on Catalina Island, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
County Helps Private Sector Prepare for Flooding-Related Emergencies
Dec. 13, 2012 | 3:06 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Californians are well-versed in the destructive powers of earthquakes and wildfires. But flooding—even in an area like San Diego–can be as calamitous.
Walgreens to Pay $16.57 Million for Hazardous Waste Disposal Violations
Dec. 13, 2012 | 12:05 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A judge in Alameda Superior Court ordered the Walgreen Company to pay $16.57 million as part of a settlement of a civil environmental prosecution for hazardous waste disposal violations throughout California, including San Diego, the District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.
Rain Prompts Beach Water Advisory
Dec. 13, 2012 | 10:34 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
The powerful storm that swept into San Diego County has prompted the Department of Environmental Health to issue a general advisory for waters along our coast.
Dozens and Dozens Choose 12-12-12 for Weddings
Dec. 12, 2012 | 3:57 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The last repeating-number date of the century was a big draw for couples to tie the knot at County offices.