Consumer
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NOTE: PROGRAM HAS NOW ENDED AND THE GRANTS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
County officials are reminding small business owners that they can still get free “mail-back” recycling kits to help them legally recycle their old fluorescent lights, thanks to the Department of Environmental Health (DEH) and a federal grant.
Transportation
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County roads and local construction companies got a boost Wednesday when County supervisors unanimously approved spending roughly $3.3 million to resurface roadways, repair and build guardrails, drainage culverts, sidewalks, curbs and gutters around unincorporated areas.
Environment
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With warmer weather and mosquito season fast-approaching, California legislators have declared April 22-28 “West Nile virus and Mosquito & Vector Control Awareness” week, reminding us all to be smart and protect ourselves from the potentially-fatal disease.
Health
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Mix together a rock-climbing wall, healthy food samples, martial arts demonstrations, exercise tips, dance classes, great music, informational booths, free health and dental screenings and what do you get?
Parks and Rec
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Weekend hoopsters have through Saturday to sign up to compete in a three-on-three basketball tournament scheduled to start at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 5 at the Spring Valley Gymnasium, located at 838 Kempton St.
Agriculture
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There are several steps you can take to prevent the spread of the disease that recently made its first appearance in California.
Public Safety
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County teams carried out an annual disaster training, focusing this time on responding to an anthrax attack.