Super-Maps Chart New Courses for Better Lives
Dec. 10, 2013 | 9:37 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
Geographic Information Systems fuse maps and vast stores of data, giving the County powerful tools to improve services.
Stories by Gig Conaughton
Don’t Get Burned; Remember to Cook Safely This Thanksgiving
Nov. 25, 2013 | 3:27 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Thanksgiving is a huge day for all at-home chefs and the last thing you want are uninvited guests that could make you sick. Remember: Prepare, Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill.
County Offices to Close for Thanksgiving
Nov. 22, 2013 | 4:14 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
San Diego County offices, including County library branches and County animal shelters, will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Protect Yourself From Rodents, Hantavirus
Nov. 20, 2013 | 10:45 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
A harvest mouse trapped last week has tested positive for hantavirus and County officials are reminding people steer clear of wild mice and be careful when cleaning infestations indoors.
Study Could Provide Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Hope
Nov. 18, 2013 | 2:42 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A new study conducted with help from the County Medical Examiner’s Office could eventually give parents early warnings to help protect against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Dead Birds Show West Nile Virus Season Not Over
Nov. 8, 2013 | 12:47 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Fall may be bringing cooler temperatures and shorter days, but people should still remember to protect themselves from mosquitoes and West Nile virus.
Board Approves Adding New Park Land
Nov. 6, 2013 | 4:20 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
County residents who love to hike and tiny endangered birds got new spaces to stretch their feet and wings Wednesday when San Diego County Supervisors approved adding new park land in Otay Valley and the Rancho Santa Fe – 4S Ranch area.