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Community Gardens Grow Veggies, Fruit, Flowers and Friendships

| 5:41 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat was once a vacant lot in Linda Vista now blossoms with fresh produce, flowers and budding friendships. The site boasts a new community garden – just one of seven that County Aging & Independence Services (AIS) helped bring to life.

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How to Have a Happy And Sustainable Holiday Season

| 5:02 PM

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe gift-giving season is always fun, but the wrapping paper, packages and stuff can be hard on sustainability—that is, finding ways to give and still protect natural resources for years to come. However, it can be done. Here are some tips!

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Immigrant and Refugee Welcome Center Opens in North County

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Inland Immigrant and Refugee Welcome Center opened in Escondido Thursday, making it the second location in the region where people can go, regardless of immigration status, and receive help accessing services they are eligible to receive.  

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New Program Provides Firefighting Training to Ramona High Students

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteSan Diego County Fire/CAL FIRE has partnered with Ramona High School to provide students with firefighting skills and education. Offered through the school’s Career Technical Education Program, the new Fire Technology courses combine classroom instruction with hands-on training to prepare students to respond to structure fires and wildfires.

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It’s the Ship-Shipping-est Time of the Year; Don’t Pack a Pest!

| 11:09 AM

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe holiday season is back. It’s the time when many of us are personally mailing and shipping packages and gifts to faraway family and friends. Or maybe even traveling to deliver presents and bring back home gifts in return. Just remember—don’t pack a pest!