National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday
Sep. 24, 2014 | 4:57 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Safely dispose of unwanted and expired medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 27 at one of 40 San Diego County dropoff sites.
Public Safety
County Boosts Fire Protection Going into Peak of Season
Sep. 23, 2014 | 5:14 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The Board of Supervisors is continuing its efforts to prepare for a potential wildfire this fall.
Dogs, Divers Team Up for Search Training
Sep. 23, 2014 | 8:00 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The Search and Rescue K-9 Unit tested the waters, so to speak, with the Sheriff’s dive team Saturday to better understand their roles and capabilities during a real-life incident.
Success Stories Inspire Juveniles in Detention
Sep. 22, 2014 | 4:36 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Community members share how they overcame challenges with troubled youth.
County Commends Volunteers in a Disaster
Sep. 16, 2014 | 5:19 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
In a disaster, Voluntary Organizations Active in a Disaster team members are on their feet and ready to help residents cope with the emergency and recover.
VIDEO: Fostering Higher Education
Sep. 16, 2014 | 3:13 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
When it comes to college, foster youth have the deck stacked against them. The County and Cal State San Marcos are teaming up once again to make it a little easier. It’s called the ACE Scholars Services Program.
VIDEO: Crossing Over to a New Path
Sep. 16, 2014 | 1:09 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Da’Von, who was headed down the wrong path as he neared adulthood, said he’d be either dead or on the streets right now if it wasn’t for a unique program offered by the County.