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The Great ShakeOut at Waterfront Park

| 3:08 PM

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There was a whole lot of shaking going on Thursday at San Diego County’s Waterfront Park for Great ShakeOut day. State emergency officials brought their earthquake simulator to the park to teach about quake preparedness and let people actually feel what a 7.0 magnitude earthquake would be like.

Housing
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County Adds Tiny Homes on Wheels to Housing Options

| 11:07 AM

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A new housing option is now eligible to roll into unincorporated areas of the County of San Diego — Tiny Homes on Wheels.

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New Blockbuster Already a Big Hit in San Diego County

| 9:43 AM

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It doesn’t arrive in theaters until Friday, but a new blockbuster movie generating Oscar buzz has already been a big financial hit for San Diego County. “One Battle After Another,” a new Warner Bros. movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio del Toro, Sean Penn and others, spent about six weeks filming on location in San Diego County in 2024.

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Evaluation, Performance, Analytics Office Releases New Strategic Plan

| 12:29 PM

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The County’s Office of Evaluation, Performance and Analytics has released a new plan listing 18 questions that will guide the County’s evaluation of important programs and services, ranging from homelessness to climate, public safety, and physical and mental health.

Health

Summer Temperatures are Rising, Follow These Tips To Stay Safe

| 12:43 PM

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Summer and even the fall months in San Diego County can bring extremely high temperatures that can be dangerous to people and pets. Here are some tips to protect everyone when the heat gets extreme.

Parks and Rec

County Closes Three Parks in August to Protect Hikers from Heat

| 3:14 PM

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As summer temperatures rise, the County of San Diego has closed three parks that it shuts down every year for the month of August to protect residents during what is often the hottest time of the year.