Public Safety
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We’ve all heard this fire safety message: Create 100 feet of defensible space around your home. But what does that even mean? This Cal Fire expert shows us how to do it.
Public Safety
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Girl Scout Troop 3434 wanted to donate part of its cookie sale proceeds to buying rattlesnake vaccine for Sheriff’s Department K-9s. When the troop approached the clinic that provides the dogs’ veterinary care, the clinic shared the story with a drug company, which then donated 25 doses. The clinic added six more. With the vaccinations […]
Parks and Rec
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The Discovery Program at Louis A. Stelzer County Park in Lakeside gets kids moving and learning about the past in our own backyard. The program is for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. And the best part? It’s all free!
Health
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Think of all the people you may have come into contact with in the past week. Now try for the past month. It’s probably too many people to keep track of, but for a communicable disease investigator, finding all those people is an important part of the job.
Parks and Rec
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Have you ever found yourself in a sticky and prickly situation on a trail? Our expert shows you what to do if you stumbled upon a cactus.
Animals
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Every year, County Animal Services teams up with dozens of other organizations at Project Homeless Connect in downtown San Diego. What’s Animal Services role?
Library
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Do you have a child that’s due to enter kindergarten in the upcoming year? Our libraries can help get your little one acquainted with technology, reading and even social skills. To learn more about San Diego County Libraries, including locations and classes near you, visit sdcl.org.