Government
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County land use officials have started accepting applications from builders, environmentalists, property owners, planning or sponsor group members, and planning or land-use consultants who want to be part of a new citizen review committee to help improve the County’s land use permitting process.
Health
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The CDC reports human cases nationwide have reached an all-time high. Make sure you know the steps to protect yourself.
Environment
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Three ground squirrels trapped during routine monitoring on Palomar Mountain have tested positive for plague, County vector control officials said Wednesday. Officials said the squirrels represented a low risk of transmission because their blood tests showed their exposure to the bacteria was not recent, and because they did not carry large numbers of the types of fleas that could transmit the disease.
Government
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The County Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) will host four meetings Sept. 19 and Sept. 20 in Lincoln Acres, Fallbrook, Ramona and Spring Valley to explain how to apply for federal community development funds and inform people about the process.
Environment
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The tiny quagga mussel can create huge problems in local waterways. You’re asked to help stop the invaders’ spread.
Public Safety
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So, where can you go to safely get rid of those leftover prescription medicines that have piled up in your cabinet? Well, now you can safely and anonymously drop off leftover drugs in a secure “drug drop-box” right here at the County Administration Center (CAC) at 1600 Pacific Highway, thanks to the Board of Supervisors, led by Supervisor Pam Slater-Price.
Environment
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County supervisors approved two projects in East County Wednesday that will bring electricity generated by massive wind turbines to San Diego County residents.