Veterans
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Military veterans disabled when serving their country will soon be able to make their homes easier to live in — by making changes like widening doors, lowering countertops, fixing bathrooms, installing lifts or elevators — without having to pay County building permit and plan-check fees.
Environment
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Vector control and environmental health officials are again urging people to protect themselves from mosquitoes after the discovery of two more crows infected with West Nile virus.
Government
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Planning & Development Services customers can now get solar permits, pay some bills and make deposits online.
Families
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Mix Praying mantises, hissing cockroaches, edible bugs and kids and what do you get? This weekend’s Annual Insect Fair at the San Diego Botanic Garden!
Environment
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A dead American crow found near Lakeside has tested positive for West Nile virus, making it the first local sign this year of the sometimes-fatal disease.
Agriculture
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County supervisors considered a little beer and cheese Wednesday, directing the County’s planning department to look for ways to ease restrictions and make it easier for people to start microbreweries, cheese-making operations and promote agri-tourism.
Government
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County supervisors unanimously approved a new $4.98 billion 2013-14 budget Tuesday.