Families

The Holiday Season is back and so is Toys for Tots at 5 County Airports

| 9:45 AM

Reading Time: 2 minutes

The holiday season is back; Santa’s on his way. And you can get some of that Santa joy by dropping off a new, unwrapped toy in a Toys for Tots donation box at one of five County airports for local children.

Public Safety

Rain Is on the Way, Time for Sandbags

| 3:43 PM

Reading Time: 3 minutes

Rain is expected Thursday night and Friday and the County and CAL FIRE are providing free bags and/or sand at numerous fire stations for people who live in the unincorporated areas.

Health
mouse

Deer Mouse Tests Positive for Hantavirus

| 2:45 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutes

A deer mouse collected in routine monitoring in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park has tested positive for the potentially deadly hantavirus, prompting County officials to remind people to be careful not to come in contact with wild rodents.

Health
Hand holding new EBT chip card

Federal Government Shut Down Could Delay CalFresh Benefits

| 3:50 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Following guidance received late Monday from the California Department of Social Services, the County will begin today notifying CalFresh recipients that November benefit payments may not be made locally and throughout the nation due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.