Parks and Rec
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe County Department of Parks and Recreation kicks off its “Sweet 16” season of “Summer Movies in the Park” on Memorial Day weekend with evening showings on Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27.
Government
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn observance of the Memorial Day holiday, all public San Diego County offices, libraries, family resource centers and animal shelters will be closed Monday, May 29.
Animals
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSometimes someone rescues an animal and later realizes the animal rescued them right back.
Government
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe San Diego County Fire Protection District is giving out more than 400 pool alarms to help prevent drownings as part of Health and Safe Swimming Week (May 22 through 28). The alarms can offer notification when a child or pet falls into a pool. The alarms will be available to households in the San Diego County or Deer Springs Fire Protection Districts.
Health
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSummer is just around the corner and San Diegans will be spending more time in and around the water. To encourage everyone to be water safe, the County and the Drowning Prevention Foundation teamed up today in Valley Center to promote National Drowning Prevention Month and Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day.
Environment
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe County’s Sweetwater Lane Community Park Trash Capture project was recognized on May 11, as the American Public Works Association (APWA) San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter’s 2023 Project of the Year.
Health
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe County of San Diego’s Health and Human Services Agency and San Diego Sheriff’s Office are working in close collaboration to notify individuals potentially exposed to tuberculosis at the Vista Detention Facility. The County of San Diego’s Public Health Services stated the date of potential exposure is from February 2, 2023 to February 21, 2023.
Government
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTake advantage of the last community budget meeting for the County’s new recommended budget. You can find out how the budget affects you and give your input.
Families
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt was something of a full circle experience when Child Welfare Services (CWS) Protective Services Supervisor Abbie Brack was recognized with the Director’s Award for her impact on a former foster youth she helped more than a decade ago.
Government
Reading Time: 2 minutes Members of the community had a chance to learn about the County’s recommended budget, ask questions and provide input during the first of two community budget meetings Tuesday.