Environment
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The County Board of Supervisors Wednesday approved a permit to build a 308-acre solar farm in Borrego Springs that is expected to turn sunlight into enough electricity to power an estimated 19,000 to 21,000 homes each year.
Parks and Rec
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe action will boost the size of the preserve southeast of Poway.
Health
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The County’s Department of Environmental Health has issued a Boil Water Order and Public Notification for Wynola Farms Water District effective immediately.
Public Safety
Reading Time: 3 minutesAlicia McBride’s work with high-risk teens has gotten her recognized as one of the five County Teachers of the Year.
Public Safety
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Ron Lane, who has served as director of San Diego County’s Office of Emergency Services for the last 5 years, has been appointed as the new General Manager/Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of the County’s Public Safety Group (PSG).
Health
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Three students were diagnosed with pertussis, also known as whooping cough, and potentially exposed others at three local schools and a recreational facility, County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency officials said today.
Public Safety
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHigh temperatures, low humidity – we’re in the peak of fire season. Make sure you have essential items ready to take with you in a hurry.
Animals
Reading Time: 2 minutesAnimal control officers never know what they’re going to come across. So they got an introduction to some exotic, venomous snakes.
Government
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Starting next fiscal year, the County will once again receive funding from the state to monitor water quality in local bays and beaches.
Families
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Chula Vista woman who blends biological, foster, and adopted children in her family encourages others to consider opening their home to a child.