Stories by Michelle Mowad

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Parks and Rec

Fall in Love with Parks This Month

Nov. 2, 2016 | 11:35 AM

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Give thanks all month through several fall and Thanksgiving-themed happenings at San Diego County Parks. Take a pilgrimage to one or all three of the community gatherings in the East County. The trio of events is free and open to all ages.

Parks and Rec

Dia de los Muertos Returns to Rancho Guajome Adobe

Oct. 26, 2016 | 3:05 PM

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Attend a lively Day of the Dead celebration at historical Rancho Guajome Adobe. A Dia de los Muertos cultural celebration with traditional music, dancing, arts and crafts, and food will be held in Vista on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Parks and Rec

6 Great Parks to Go Horseback Riding

Oct. 14, 2016 | 12:11 PM

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Explore the wild frontiers of San Diego County on horseback. San Diego County Parks and Recreation Volunteer Coordinator and local equestrian Cheryl Wegner recommended six trails to try this season.

Government

County Celebrates 200,000th Passport Application

Oct. 14, 2016 | 9:57 AM

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A tiny applicant hit a big milestone at the County’s passport services office Thursday. Lilly, who was just 7 days old, became the 200,000th person to apply for a passport since the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors began offering this service 17 years ago.

Parks and Rec

County Parks and Rec Wins National Reaccreditation

Oct. 6, 2016 | 4:24 PM

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If you love San Diego County Parks, know that it is in rare company. The County Parks and Recreation Department earned reaccreditation this week from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies.