El Cajon Library Seed Exchange Hopes to Cultivate a Sense of Community
Nov. 16, 2012 | 11:14 AMReading Time: 2 minutesThese seeds have a dual purpose.
County Emergency Manager Assists in Sandy’s Aftermath
Nov. 16, 2012 | 10:18 AMReading Time: 2 minutesHelp is pouring in to the devastated region, but Office of Emergency Services Program Manager Leslie Luke explains the massive response creates a strain of its own.
San Diego Student Diagnosed with Meningococcal Disease
Nov. 15, 2012 | 4:42 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
A first grade student who attends Freese Elementary Arts and Culture Magnet School in the San Diego Unified School District has an infection caused by the meningococcal bacteria, according to officials with the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA).
Vaccinate Children, Teens Against Whooping Cough
Nov. 15, 2012 | 4:41 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Two elementary school students potentially exposed other children and staff to pertussis, a highly contagious respiratory illness which is also known as whooping cough, according to County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) officials.
Toy Maker to Pay $225,000 for Deceptive Packaging
Nov. 15, 2012 | 3:08 PMReading Time: 2 minutesThe DA says a child opening the jewelry kits would find “they’ve essentially been duped.”
VIDEO: New PSAs Unveiled to Help Combat Internet Crimes Against Children
Nov. 15, 2012 | 1:42 PMReading Time: < 1 minuteTwo Public Service Announcements produced by SANDAG Public Safety Task Force and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department were unveiled in efforts to combat internet crimes against children.
Shelter Valley Volunteer Firefighters Get New Digs
Nov. 15, 2012 | 1:24 PMReading Time: 3 minutesCounty Fire Authority volunteers in Shelter Valley serve a 300 square-mile area and pull 24 hour shifts. Their newly rennovated station is open to the public Saturday.
Time Is Running Out To Appeal Property Tax Assessments
Nov. 15, 2012 | 12:27 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Taxpayers have less than two weeks left to file protests concerning their 2012-2013 property assessments.
Microchip Your Pets Before the Holidays!
Nov. 15, 2012 | 11:40 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Before the hustle and bustle of the holidays, get your pets microchipped, vaccinated and licensed at the County Department of Animal Services.
