VIDEO: Hazmat at the Hospital
Oct. 2, 2012 | 5:38 PMReading Time: < 1 minute The County’s hazardous materials team is training hospitals how to treat potentially contaminated persons before they enter the facility.
Fire Recovery Guidance Still Available Online
Oct. 2, 2012 | 3:53 PMReading Time: 2 minutes The County’s SDCountyRecovery web site offers information on debris removal, the rebuilding permit process, property tax relief, and avoiding scams for Shockey Fire survivors.
Poll Workers Still Wanted For Several Neighborhoods
Oct. 2, 2012 | 10:09 AMReading Time: < 1 minute You’re especially needed if you’re bilingual in one of several languages.
VIDEO: Probation Sweep: Endless Summer
Oct. 1, 2012 | 4:59 PMReading Time: < 1 minute Probation officers and Sheriff’s deputies are teaming up to keep tight supervision on those who need it the most.
County News Website Wins National Award
Oct. 1, 2012 | 4:34 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
In the year since CountyNewsCenter.com was launched there have been stories on foster children reuniting with siblings and the dangers of brown widow spiders; videos on programs for youth in Juvenile Hall; photos of cute pets up for adoption and much more.
VIDEO: Depression Screening Week 2012
Oct. 1, 2012 | 3:17 PMReading Time: < 1 minute Everyone has their ups and downs. Feelings of sadness and anxiety are normal with all the little stresses you encounter in daily life. But bigger issues like job loss, divorce or a death in the family can push a person toward a state of depression.
County Leader on the Rise Selected for Regional Award
Oct. 1, 2012 | 11:51 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
Within six years of joining the County of San Diego workforce, Holly Crawford became director of the Office of Emergency Services, which means she is responsible for coordinating the overall county response to disasters.
Make the Call: Help for Depression is Available 24/7
Oct. 1, 2012 | 11:44 AMReading Time: 2 minutes Everyone has their ups and downs. Feelings of sadness and anxiety are normal with all the little stresses you encounter in daily life. But bigger issues like job loss, divorce or a death in the family can push a person toward a state of depression.
Take Steps to Beat the Heat
Oct. 1, 2012 | 10:45 AMReading Time: < 1 minute The County is in for searing temperatures the next few days. Make sure you’re keeping your family and pets safe.
Juvenile Hall Youth Get Taste of Bach, Mozart
Oct. 1, 2012 | 7:00 AMReading Time: 3 minutes San Diego Symphony musicians performed at the facility, offering a bit of culture the young people had had little exposure to.