Help Available for Property Owners with Dry Wells
Oct. 27, 2016 | 1:52 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Do you own a property with a well in San Diego County? Is it dry due to our prolonged statewide drought? Help is available.
Government
The Annual Report – Power in Numbers
Oct. 25, 2016 | 10:47 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
We all know there’s strength in numbers, and groups united can do so much more than just one entity alone.
Supervisors Approve Jacumba Solar Power Plant
Oct. 19, 2016 | 4:32 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a permit Wednesday to build a solar farm in Jacumba that could generate enough electricity to power 5,000 homes.
County Celebrates 200,000th Passport Application
Oct. 14, 2016 | 9:57 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
A tiny applicant hit a big milestone at the County’s passport services office Thursday. Lilly, who was just 7 days old, became the 200,000th person to apply for a passport since the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors began offering this service 17 years ago.
Credit: Tracy Fu Want to Help in a Disaster? Get Involved Now
Sep. 27, 2016 | 11:59 AMReading Time: 4 minutes
After our recent disasters, the County has turned to a solid network of volunteer organizations to help with disaster relief. You may be familiar with some, but one group whose members arrive wearing uniforms of blue polo shirts and white pants is less well known, despite its regular work here.
County Wins State Awards for Innovation
Sep. 22, 2016 | 10:05 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
The California State Association of Counties presented San Diego County with two Challenge Awards and six Merit Awards, the most awards given to any county this year.
VIDEO: Before Waterfront Park, There Was the Nolen Plan
Sep. 16, 2016 | 9:00 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Long before the County Administration Center opened its doors to the public or boasted the Waterfront Park, a landscape architect envisioned it as part of something much larger. And it had nothing to do with a bayfront view.