County Library Offers Homework Help
Aug. 16, 2012 | 10:15 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Kids – If you’re headed back to school, but you’re brain is still on “vacation”, the San Diego County Library (SDCL) may have just the thing for you.
Stories by Tom Christensen
Hands-on Recycling Helps Teach Motor Skills
Aug. 14, 2012 | 5:34 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
“In composting, worm poop equals worm gold,” said Laura Robinson from the City of Escondido’s Recycling and Waste Reduction office.
Giving a Voice to Foster Youth
Aug. 14, 2012 | 2:11 PMReading Time: 4 minutes
For three San Diego County employees, blending into the background has put them at the forefront of an empowering experience that’s teaching valuable life lessons to foster youth.
First 5 San Diego Awarded More than $10 Million Grant
Aug. 10, 2012 | 12:06 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
First 5 San Diego today announced it has received an award of more than $10 million for First 5 California’s Child Signature Program to ensure quality early childhood education in the county.
Encinitas Library Hosts Japan Festival
Aug. 9, 2012 | 11:56 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Origami. Soba. Haiku. Sushi.
If you want to sample Japanese culture, you should check out the 3rd annual Japan Festival at the Encinitas Library from 1-4 p.m. this Saturday.
County Renews Prescription Drug Discount Program
Aug. 8, 2012 | 3:20 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved an extension of the prescription drug discount program that saved county residents nearly $5 million since it was begun 14 months ago.
County Selected to Help Launch New National Health App
Jul. 27, 2012 | 2:09 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Want to help save lives? Can you create an app? The winning app developer will receive $100,000 and up to five finalists will each receive $5,000.