First County Inmates Transferred to Local State-Run Fire Camps
Nov. 8, 2013 | 2:52 PMReading Time: 2 minutes The helps keep local fire camps staffed and preserves County jail space for serious criminals.
Tuesday is Deadline to Request Mail Ballot for Nov. 19 Election
Nov. 8, 2013 | 1:05 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Application must be received by Nov. 12.
Dead Birds Show West Nile Virus Season Not Over
Nov. 8, 2013 | 12:47 PMReading Time: 2 minutes Fall may be bringing cooler temperatures and shorter days, but people should still remember to protect themselves from mosquitoes and West Nile virus.
Five New Cases of Pertussis Reported in Region
Nov. 8, 2013 | 10:25 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Five new cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, have been reported at area schools this week according to the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency.
County Offices Closed for Veterans Day
Nov. 7, 2013 | 9:41 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
All County of San Diego offices, libraries and animal shelters will be closed Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.
Board Approves Adding New Park Land
Nov. 6, 2013 | 4:20 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
County residents who love to hike and tiny endangered birds got new spaces to stretch their feet and wings Wednesday when San Diego County Supervisors approved adding new park land in Otay Valley and the Rancho Santa Fe – 4S Ranch area.
Dozens Attend Forum on Affordable Care Act
Nov. 6, 2013 | 11:08 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
About 60 people attended a town hall forum in San Ysidro yesterday to learn about their options under the new healthcare law.
County to Consider Regulating E-Cigarettes
Nov. 5, 2013 | 1:05 PMReading Time: < 1 minute The popularity of electronic smoking devices is increasing and on Tuesday the Board of Supervisors directed staff to review the County’s smoking and tobacco use policy to determine how “e-cigarettes” fit into it.
County Adoptions Program Improvements Approved
Nov. 5, 2013 | 10:41 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
The San Diego County Adoptions Program is being updated to meet the changing demographics of families and children hoping to make that special connection.
County and City Haz Mat Teams Drill Together
Nov. 5, 2013 | 9:40 AMReading Time: 2 minutes San Diego County demonstrated emergency joint response and equipment for peers from around the world at a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear and Explosive conference last week.