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Six probation youth, including former gang members, are putting themselves on a path to a brighter future with a new Life Skills program that exposes them to positive options and helps them prepare for a successful transition back into the community. The program is offered to high risk youth ages 16 to 19 by San […]
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San Diego County’s bountiful rainy season led to a wildflower super bloom in the deserts and cascading waterfalls in our mountains, each drawing a flood of visitors. Some of these hikers have been unprepared for the strenuous activity and became sick or injured.
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Tsunami Preparedness Week starts on March 27. Do you know what to do if you hear an evacuation warning at the beach?
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The County wants to hear from businesses that have been hurt by the significant sewage spill in the South Bay that started last month. The spill, which began in early February on the Mexican side of the border, triggered an estimated 143 million gallons of sewage to flow into the Tijuana River. This has led […]
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When County Fire needs a new vehicle, it doesn’t just run down to the firetruck dealer and drive one off the lot. Extensive customization goes into a new fire engine, aerial ladder truck, or specialty piece of equipment to match it to the distinct needs of the location it will serve. “Our fleet is the […]
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Don’t press your luck by drinking and driving on St. Patrick’s Day. San Diego County Sheriff’s deputies will be keeping extra watch for drunk and drugged drivers starting at 6 p.m. Friday, March 17 through 3 a.m. Saturday. A sobriety checkpoint is also being set up Friday evening in Encinitas. “Don’t drink and drive on […]
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Randy Mize, who rose through the ranks of the department to an executive role over the past 29 years, will become the County’s top Public Defender.
