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County Board Approves $2 Million Tree-Planting Program

| 11:59 AM

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The Board of Supervisors Wednesday approved a $2 million expansion of a program to remove and replace weakened trees in County parks. The action authorizes the Department of Parks and Recreation to advertise and award the contract for its Comprehensive Tree Program.

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Parks ‘Plants Seed’ for Sweetwater Community Garden

| 9:35 AM

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The Board of Supervisors approved $615,000 on Wednesday to plan, design and build a community garden at Sweetwater Regional Park. This project will provide between 150 to 200 rentable garden plots to members of the public to grow fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants.

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Santa Claus Is Coming to… County Parks

| 2:37 PM

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Celebrate the most wonderful time of year with County Parks and Recreation. The department will host several winter festivities including breakfast with Santa Claus at local parks and community centers starting this weekend. These events are sure to make your spirits bright.

Government

County Offices to Close for Thanksgiving Holiday

| 12:46 PM

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San Diego County offices including records, family resource centers, library branches and animal shelters will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24.