VIDEO: Hot. Right. Now. TV! – eBooks
Feb. 9, 2012 | 3:47 PMReading Time: < 1 minuteLooking to load up your e-reader or tablet? This episode of County Library’s ‘Hot. Right. Now. TV!” talks about the books available for download.
County Encourages Seniors to Speak Up
Feb. 9, 2012 | 9:09 AMReading Time: 2 minutesAccess to transportation, funding for services and support for caregivers topped the list of concerns voiced by San Diego County seniors at a community meeting sponsored by the Health and Human Services Agency Aging & Independence Services (AIS).
VIDEO: 2012 State of the County Address
Feb. 9, 2012 | 8:48 AMReading Time: < 1 minuteBoard of Supervisors Chairman Ron Roberts delivered the annual address at Balboa Park’s Hall of Champions. You can watch the entire speech.
More San Diegans Aware of Supportive Housing
Feb. 9, 2012 | 8:00 AMReading Time: 2 minutesThe idea of living near housing for homeless people with mental illness is becoming more acceptable, thanks in part to a County campaign.
Microchips are Valentines for Pets
Feb. 8, 2012 | 9:54 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Chocolate or flowers, diamonds or dinner? Valentine’s Day gifts can be tricky. But when it comes to pets, the County Department of Animal Services knows exactly how you can show your love: a microchip.
Water Closure Issued for Imperial Beach
Feb. 8, 2012 | 9:03 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Signs are up in Imperial Beach warning swimmers and surfers to stay out of the water.
211 San Diego, Here to Help
Feb. 8, 2012 | 6:00 AMReading Time: 4 minutesNational 2-1-1 Day is this Saturday. You might be surprised at the variety of help available when you punch those digits in San Diego County.
Coronado Earns ‘TsunamiReady’ Status
Feb. 7, 2012 | 5:05 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Are you ready for the Big One? And no, I don’t mean the earthquake that first comes to mind. The huge tidal wave of water called a tsunami. Those giant walls of water also pose a danger here and can be triggered by earthquakes.
Supervisors Vote to Create Ordinance to Combat “Spice;” Synthetic Drugs
Feb. 7, 2012 | 5:00 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
San Diego County supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to create an ordinance to make dangerous “designer” synthetic drugs such as “Spice” and “bath salts” public nuisances that could be fought with civil actions.
County Moves to Formalize Sex Offender Management Group
Feb. 7, 2012 | 4:16 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
With the backing of top County law enforcement officials, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to direct staff to draft an ordinance formally establishing the San Diego Sex Offender Management Council (SOMC).