Government
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In observance of Juneteenth, all public San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed Monday, June 20. The County and federal holiday occurs on June 19 to honor the end of slavery in the United States.
Government
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All public San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed Monday, May 30 for the Memorial Day holiday.
Government
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The County of San Diego garnered 61 Achievement Awards this year including a Best in Category nod from the National Association of Counties, which recognizes innovative county government programs.
Government
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The San Diego County Public Defender Office is again looking to recognize teens for their accomplishments or contributions to the community. Anyone may nominate a teen through Sept. 15 for consideration in the fourth annual 25 Most Remarkable Teens.
Public Safety
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The County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to strengthen aerial fire protection in the region by approving the purchase of a new twin-engine firefighting helicopter and adding two additional firefighting helicopters to a firefighting response agreement with San Diego Gas & Electric.
Animals
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It’s kitten season and the San Diego County Department of Animal Services is reminding people to hold off on immediately scooping up kitten litters they may encounter in their communities. Mother cats typically leave litters alone for some stretch of time while she hunts for food and then returns to them.
Agriculture
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After four years of service protecting the region’s agriculture industry, Podder is going to be sniffing out the life of leisure.