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County Supervisor Jim Desmond wearing a white shirt and tie speaking at a podium in front of a blue sky.

State of North County Event Held in Oceanside

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“North County is about opportunity,” said Desmond. “North County’s future isn’t something that’s going to happen to us, it’s something we’re going to build.” 

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Explains the San Diego County CLEAR ordinance

County’s CLEAR Ordinance Takes Effect to Safeguard Civil Liberties in Public Facilities

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The policy protects due process and helps ensure that people can access essential services without fear or disruption. The ordinance is designed to create safe spaces for both the public accessing programs and County employees. 

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Damon Brown

Board of Supervisors Appoints New County Counsel

| 11:31 AM

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The Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of Damon M. Brown as County Counsel after a national recruitment, bringing broad and diverse experience at the national, state and local levels.

Environment

County Hosts Earth Day 2025 Fair

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The County and several community organizations hosted an Earth Day Fair on Friday at the County Operations Center. Interactive booths featured information about recycling, stormwater protection, food waste prevention and ways people can help protect and improve water quality with everyday actions.

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mouse in leaves

How Much do You Need to Worry About Hantavirus?

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Hantavirus – a family of viruses which can cause serious illness or death – has been in the news lately after the wife of actor Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, according to New Mexico medical investigators. While exposure to hantavirus is rare, people should be careful around wild rodents as there […]

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County Arts and Culture Commission Celebrates First Year

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The San Diego County Arts and Culture Commission celebrated its first anniversary Thursday morning with an event held at The Soap Factory in Logan Heights.