Public Safety
Reading Time: 4 minutesWeather forecasters say Tropical Cyclone Hilary could bring rains and wind to San Diego County and Southern California, and County and CAL FIRE officials are offering advice and free sandbags for people living in the unincorporated County.
Families
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe future of small business is bright in Santee. Nearly 50 youth-run businesses filled the gymnasium at West Hills High School showing off products as diverse as donut shaped soaps, campfire starters made from flowers and micro-aquariums with live fish swimming around small glass bottles. The young participants pitched their products and services to hundreds […]
Elections
Reading Time: 2 minutesCounting ballots takes time, even for a special election like the Fourth Supervisorial District Special Primary Election. So, what can you expect on election night? The first set of unofficial election night results will come in shortly after 8 p.m.
Health
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTwenty-nine juniors and seniors from 15 county-area high schools learned public health topics important to their age group and what careers in public health look like, at the inaugural Public Health Advocate Camp.
Health
Reading Time: 2 minutesCommunity members can learn ways to prepare for an emergency like a fire or earthquake at a resource fair and panel discussion Saturday, August 19, 12:30 p.m. at the Ramona Library (1275 Main Street).
Elections
Reading Time: 2 minutesTuesday, Aug. 15 is the final day to cast your ballot in the special primary election for the Fourth Supervisorial District. Eligible voters can vote early from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14 at any one of seven vote centers or 29 official ballot drop boxes around the district.
Public Safety
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith the deadly firestorm in Maui and the Bunnie Fire in Ramona that scorched nearly 200 acres and resulted in evacuations Wednesday, wildfires are at the top of mind for most of San Diegans. The fires should remind people to be prepared to evacuate and to take steps to minimize damage to their property in case a wildfire starts in their community.
Elections
Reading Time: 2 minutesNearly 170,000 postcards are on their way to registered voters in the City of Chula Vista listing their voting options for the Nov. 7 special election.
Families
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIt is back-to-school season and that means Child Support Services is giving away hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies (while supplies last) to all families who attend its Super Saturday event.
Health
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrom the first days of planning, the local community has played a prominent role in the creation, design and workforce for the new Southeastern Live Well Center. The planning also included extensive outreach to get community feedback and preferences for the artwork to be featured inside and outside of the building.