Environment
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When stormwater runs across streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and other surfaces, it picks up pollutants. That water then flows into the storm drain system and reaches local creeks, rivers, lakes, and the ocean—usually without treatment. The County’s Green Streets infrastructure (GSI) — part of a broad approach to managing stormwater and reducing flood risks — […]
Transportation
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The Board of Supervisors approved three major infrastructure projects to improve safety, mobility and sustainability in unincorporated communities: new traffic signals in Lakeside and Fallbrook, road upgrades in Valley Center and a stormwater filtration project in Fallbrook.
Government
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Thousands of San Diegans fortified their homes and property with sandbags before the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Hilary. More than 100,000 bags were gathered and used across the county. But now the storm has passed and clear skies have returned. That has led many to ask, “What should I do with the sandbags now?”
Public Safety
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The County Office of Emergency Services is asking for your help to estimate the flooding and rain damage in our region caused by the recent series of storms.
Consumer
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Weather forecasters say a hurricane off the coast of Mexico could indirectly bring high winds with potentially heavy rain to the county this weekend. The County of San Diego and CAL FIRE are offering free sandbags to residents who live in the unincorporated areas.
Consumer
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With potentially heavy rains expected around the county early next week, the County of San Diego and CAL FIRE are offering free sandbags to residents who live in the unincorporated areas.
Consumer
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Rains, potentially heavy, are on the way this weekend and the County of San Diego and CAL FIRE are offering free sandbags to residents who live in the unincorporated areas.