Parks and Rec
Children's playground

County’s First Park in Alpine Takes Shape

| 2:47 PM

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The County approved the environmental review documents for Alpine Community Park Wednesday, clearing the way toward hiring a contractor to begin phase one of Alpine’s first County-managed Park.

Consumer
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Happy Holidays! Don’t Pack a Pest

| 3:10 PM

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The holiday season means shipping gifts and not just through retailers. It’s a time when we personally mail packages to faraway friends and family. Or maybe even travel to deliver them in person and bring back gifts in return. Remember this―don’t pack a pest!

Environment
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County Releases Climate Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gases

| 1:30 PM

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The County of San Diego’s Draft Climate Action Plan, a blueprint for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the unincorporated area and at County facilities, is now available for public review and comment.

Environment
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County Supervisors Expand Efforts to Improve Tijuana River Valley

| 12:51 PM

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The County Board of Supervisors approved a plan Tuesday to expand dredging work in the Tijuana River Valley to remove trash and sediment and help reduce flooding impacts from the Tijuana River.

Agriculture
Fresh lemons

Agriculture Flourishes in New Crop Report, Nears $1.8 Billion

| 9:19 AM

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San Diego’s new Crop Report covering the County’s 2022 growing season shows production was higher than last year at $1.78 billion in value, making it the seventh year in the past 10 years in which the region has seen an increase.

Environment
Eden Brukman

Meet the County’s New Chief Sustainability Officer

| 10:39 AM

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The San Diego County Office of Sustainability and Environmental Justice has a new chief at the helm. In addition to her unbridled passion for service and helping others, Eden Brukman brings more than two decades of sustainability leadership experience to the role.