Families

Insect Festival Means the Bugs Are Back in Town

| 3:47 PM

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Comic-Con may be grabbing the headlines this weekend, but a lot of people will be eagerly scurrying off to a very different event — the Insect and Ladybug Festival at the San Diego Botanic Gardens in Encinitas.

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Over 100 Free Summer Activities from A to Z

| 1:17 PM

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With summer in full swing, parents are busy planning activities to keep the kids busy, entertain out-of-town guests or maybe trying to find some time for themselves. The County of San Diego’s got you covered from Acoustic Showcases to Zumba classes. There are hundreds of events going on all month that can help you find […]

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VIDEO: Helping One Child at a Time

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County Health and Human Services delivers the California Children’s Services program down to where it’s needed most — to the children. CCS is a statewide program that provides funding for treatment of kids with certain physical limitations and chronic health conditions or diseases.

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Make Sunday Super – Try These Pre-Game Activities

| 9:27 AM

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While the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles duke it out on the (very cold) field in Minnesota this Sunday during the Super Bowl, San Diego County residents can soak up the sunny weather and take advantage of County activities that totally top TV touchdowns. Whether you love hiking, biking or just exploring San […]

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VIDEO: Local Family Adopts Six Siblings

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Chesni and David began as foster parents over 20 years ago. But they wanted something a little more permanent, so they worked with the County of San Diego and adopted six biological siblings, bringing the family size to nine. If you are interested in adopting or becoming a foster family, please call 1-877-I-ADOPT-U.