Parks and Rec

“It’s How we Live!” Festival Returns to Lakeside Saturday

| 12:23 PM

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Families can sample nutritious foods, get expert exercise tips, watch healthy cooking demonstrations, receive free health screenings, watch dance performances and hear great music Saturday, March 24 at the seventh annual “It’s How We Live! Family Day in the Park” at Lindo Lake Park in Lakeside.

Health

Don’t Let Spring Cleaning Be Hazardous To Your Health

| 11:56 AM

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Spring is in the air and you may be thinking of opening up your mountain cabin, cleaning out the garage or that backyard shed. But be careful if you find evidence of unwanted visitors. Eight mice in Santee, Tierrasanta and Escondido have just tested positive for the potentially-deadly hantavirus.

Government

Supervisors Move to Improve Land Use Process

| 3:06 PM

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The Board of Supervisors unanimously directed the County’s Land Use and Environment Group Wednesday to start putting into effect 17 recommendations made by a Red Tape Reduction Task Force to reduce permit processing times and cost.