Public Safety
Aerial view of open area next to houses

VIDEO: Crest Community Prepares for Wildfires

| 3:59 PM

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After experiencing two devastating wildfires, the Crest community in the East County is creating defensible space, with the help of CAL FIRE. The fire break project is close to 165 acres and runs about 6.5 miles long and encircles the community. Be Prepared. Visit AlertSanDiego.org

Environment

County Hosts Earth Day 2025 Fair

| 12:21 PM

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The County and several community organizations hosted an Earth Day Fair on Friday at the County Operations Center. Interactive booths featured information about recycling, stormwater protection, food waste prevention and ways people can help protect and improve water quality with everyday actions.

Government
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County Makes Speaking at Board Meetings Easier Than Ever

| 10:24 AM

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Have you ever wanted to speak about an issue at a San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting? Well, the County is introducing changes to make it easier to do than ever before!

Health
H5N1 Virus

County Investigating First Bird Flu Case in Cat

| 11:25 AM

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County Public Health officials are investigating a suspected case of bird flu (H5N1) in a house cat from East County.