Skip Black Friday, Discover County Parks’ Green Friday
Nov. 20, 2017 | 12:47 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
Escape the shopping madness of Black Friday on Nov. 24 and discover the upside of outside during County Parks’ Green Friday.
Month: November 2017
County Offices to Close for Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov. 20, 2017 | 12:46 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
San Diego County offices including records, family resource centers, library branches and animal shelters will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24.
VIDEO: County Brain Camp Keeps Seniors Sharp
Nov. 17, 2017 | 4:10 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
San Diego County Parks is playing a part in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The disease affects more than 45 million people worldwide. There’s still no cure, but scientists have been researching ways we can possibly reduce the risks of dementia and Alzheimer’s. That’s where County Parks comes in. For information on activities taking place around you, […]
How Safe Will Your Thanksgiving Feast Be? Take the Quiz and Find Out!
Nov. 17, 2017 | 9:37 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Thanksgiving — the biggest cooking day of the year. The last thing you want is to have your feast crashed by bacteria like salmonella, listeria and E. coli. Take our quiz to see if you know how to keep your family and friends safe!
VIDEO: Ramona Grasslands Virtual Hike
Nov. 16, 2017 | 3:37 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Ramona Grasslands County Preserve offers up to four miles of multi-use trails. We’ve chosen a two-mile route that’s easy and fun for the entire family, and you can preview its beautiful path right here. You can find more of our virtual hikes here or visit Parks online and find the perfect trail for you.
VIDEO: Pet of the Week – Akora
Nov. 16, 2017 | 2:28 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Akora is a sweet and cuddly Siamese cat. She’s five years old and loves to be around other cats and little ones. Akora loves to play, but also likes to have her laid-back time. You can see Akora at the Department of Animal Services shelter in Carlsbad or visit www.sddac.com to give another animal their […]
Credit: PhotoSpin Undercover Auto Theft Operation Busts 60
Nov. 16, 2017 | 1:40 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Sixty defendants have been indicted as a result of ‘Operation Kill Switch,’ an 8-month vehicle theft crackdown, the District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday. The undercover operation was conducted by the San Diego County Regional Auto Theft Task Force, working with Homeland Security Investigations and Naval Criminal Investigative Service.