Severely Injured Dog Rescued, Now Ready for Adoption
Jan. 13, 2017 | 3:24 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A dog left suffering for days after its leg was severed by a car has recovered and is now healthy enough to be adopted.
Month: January 2017
Share to Prepare for Emergencies
Jan. 13, 2017 | 11:17 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Have you lived through an earthquake, fire or tsunami? Ever evacuated from a hurricane or taken cover from a tornado? We want to hear your story! Were you prepared for the disaster you encountered? And what did you learn from the experience that you can share with others? Living through a catastrophe can prompt you […]
Board Approves Addition for Hellhole Canyon Preserve
Jan. 11, 2017 | 4:25 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to buy 82 acres of land to add to, and help protect, existing and sensitive habitat in Hellhole Canyon County Preserve in Valley Center Wednesday.
Free Sand and Sandbags Available Around County
Jan. 11, 2017 | 11:48 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
San Diego County got two to five times more rain in December 2016 than it did in December 2015 when El Niño was raising fears of big rains. With more rain this week and more winter ahead, residents can get free sandbags to protect property.
Credit: PhotoSpin 4 More Flu Deaths Reported in San Diego
Jan. 11, 2017 | 11:07 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Four additional influenza deaths were reported in San Diego, bringing this season’s local total to nine, the County Health and Human Services Agency reported
Dianne Jacob to Chair Board of Supervisors
Jan. 10, 2017 | 12:21 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Supervisor Dianne Jacob was unanimously voted chairwoman of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors for 2017 on Tuesday. Newly sworn-in Supervisor Kristin Gaspar will serve as Vice Chairwoman and Greg Cox as Chairman Pro Tem.
County Offers Child Car Seats
Jan. 10, 2017 | 8:58 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County Health and Human Services Agency will be offering to low-income parents child car seats and safety classes thanks to a program funded by a $155,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety.