Library
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Best-selling authors, graphic novelists, local historians, audiobook performers and a renowned chef will appear at the Encinitas Library Saturday as part of the San Diego County Library’s third-annual Book Festival.
Health
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About half of San Diego County preteens and teens have not received the meningococcal vaccine or other adolescent immunizations, leaving many vulnerable to disease.
Public Safety
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The County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday to help Ramona residents by placing parking restrictions on several neighborhood streets near the Cedar Creek Falls trails, which were closed in July after a teen died falling from the waterfall’s steep banks.
Government
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San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk Ernie Dronenburg announced today that he has appointed Val Wood as Chief Deputy Recorder/County Clerk.
Government
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From 2007 to 2010, San Diego County had a total of ten scuba diver deaths. Recommendations have now been released from the study conducted by the Diver Death Review Committee.
Government
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Judges for the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) have honored San Diego County with eight awards for innovation in County government, the greatest number of CSAC awards ever won by the County. The most prestigious honor, the California Counties Innovation Award, was given to San Diego County for reforming In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS). CSAC also selected the County for two Challenge awards and five Merit awards.
Parks and Rec
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The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to proceed with the work at five County-owned community parks.