Elections
Reading Time: 2 minutesYou don’t have to wait until Election Day to vote in person. Voters can take advantage of early voting at nearly three dozen select vote centers starting Saturday, Oct. 25.
Health
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe San Diego County Sheriff’s Office is urging people to check their homes and collect unused or expired prescription medications and turn them in on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Parks and Rec
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s a home run for the Miracle League. An accessible ballfield at San Dieguito County Park will sport new turf and a new name early next year – Padres Park.
Public Safety
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCounty officials are letting the public know not to be concerned if they see emergency vehicles and lots of activity at McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad Thursday morning — numerous agencies will be conducting a realistic disaster drill.
Elections
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you’re a registered voter and haven’t cast your ballot yet, you’ll soon get a reminder from the Registrar’s office that you have less than two weeks to cast your ballot for the Nov. 4 special election.
Health
Reading Time: 2 minutesFollowing guidance received late Monday from the California Department of Social Services, the County will begin today notifying CalFresh recipients that November benefit payments may not be made locally and throughout the nation due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Government
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn response to the destructive wildfires in Los Angeles this January, the County is further strengthening the region’s aerial resources with the purchase of a firefighting helicopter.
Veterans
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSeveral County departments will be on-hand to help connect veterans to services at a veterans resource fair tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 22.
Parks and Rec
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChildren had a chance to dress up and celebrate Halloween early at the Waterfront Park’s 11th Annual Pumpkin Patch party on Sunday.
Animals
Reading Time: 2 minutesCounty Animal Services is asking for the public’s help to learn more about a puppy found with a severe neck injury caused by a collar that had become embedded in his skin. The puppy was brought into the County’s Bonita shelter as a stray on Monday, Oct. 13.