Rains are Coming, Get Your Free Sandbags
Jan. 10, 2019 | 1:52 PMForecasters say the rains are coming, which means this may be a good time to pick up some free sandbags from the County and CAL FIRE to protect your home and property if you need them.
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Credit: shutterstock Make Your Christmas Tree a Giving Tree: Recycle It
Dec. 26, 2018 | 11:18 AMWe love them, twinkling with holiday lights, adorned with ornaments and loaded with gifts beneath them. But eventually, we all have to say goodbye to our Christmas tree. And if yours is a real tree, the County of San Diego urges you to recycle it properly.
First Storm of Season on the Way, County’s Got Free Sandbags
Nov. 27, 2018 | 11:53 AMSan Diego County’s first significant storm of the season is expected to arrive Wednesday night and Thursday, with more rain possible on the weekend. So this may be a good time to stock up on some free sandbags to protect your home and property.
Credit: Shutterstock Santa’s Checking Receipts, He’s Checking Them Twice—You Should Too!
Nov. 19, 2018 | 2:05 PMCash registers ring, are you listening? Black Friday’s back, sales are glistening! Make sure your shopping is sweet, double check your receipts… so you’re not accidentally overcharged by faulty cash register price scanners. You get the idea!
Credit: Shutterstock Thanksgiving Leftovers, a Terrible Food Thing to Waste
Nov. 16, 2018 | 11:34 AMOne of the best things about Thanksgiving is all those leftovers—gravy-covered turkey sandwiches, mashed potatoes and pie for days! But too much of a good thing is bad, even Thanksgiving leftovers. Here are some tips on cutting food waste, including a cool “guest-imator” to figure out how much to cook.
Thanksgiving Food Safety? We’ve got a Quiz for You!
Nov. 15, 2018 | 12:38 PMThanksgiving, the Super Bowl of home cooking, is next week. And the last thing you want if you’re cooking for family or friends is to have your party crashed by bacteria like salmonella, listeria and E. coli that could make everyone sick! Take our quiz to make sure your feast is safe and delicious.
Funds Available to Fix Your Neighborhood
Sep. 21, 2018 | 10:16 AMThe Community Development Block Grant is a federal program that provides annual grants to states, cities and counties.