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“Microbusinesses” Could Receive $2,500 COVID-19 Relief Grants

| 12:19 PM

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Microbusinesses across San Diego County hurt by COVID-19 could soon be getting $2,500 boosts after County supervisors approved a grant program Tuesday funded in part by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate.

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Board Unanimously Approves 2-year Home Kitchen Ordinance

| 4:09 PM

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The Board of Supervisors Wednesday unanimously approved a two-year temporary authorization of an ordinance that will ultimately allow people to legally operate “mini-restaurants” out of their homes.

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It’s the Most Recyclable Time of the Year!

| 8:22 AM

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It’s the most — recyclable — time of the year! Think about it. The holiday season brings all kinds of recyclable things into our homes, from wrapping paper and packages, to yes, even our Christmas trees if you’re using a real one.

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Rain Around the Corner; Get Free Sand Bags from County, CAL FIRE

| 11:47 AM

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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.

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Board Approves New Master Plan for McClellan Palomar Airport Master

| 4:15 PM

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County Supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday to adopt a new 20-year master plan for McClellan-Palomar Airport designed to make the airport safer and quieter and which could entice small commercial air service back to the airport.

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New Study States Regional Collaboration Key to Decarbonization

| 1:17 PM

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Reducing carbon emissions to zero regionally can be done, according to a new academic report commissioned by the County.  The reductions will require local governments and agencies to work together, and the County of San Diego is positioned to coordinate that effort, the report states.

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County Moves to Energize Grid, Battery Storage Projects

| 4:03 PM

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Looking to energize solar electricity projects in unincorporated areas, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday to shorten the approval process for battery storage projects located in industrial areas.