Month: September 2021

Elections
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What’s New For In-Person Voters In Gubernatorial Recall Election

Sep. 8, 2021 | 10:47 AM

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San Diego County voters who choose to cast their votes in person in the Sept. 14 Gubernatorial Recall Election will notice a few differences. Voting locations will be open Sept. 11 through Election day.

Government
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County Framework to Guide Decarbonization of Regional Economy

Sep. 8, 2021 | 10:42 AM

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The County of San Diego announced the development of a science-based approach to decarbonizing the region’s economy called the Regional Decarbonization Framework. Decarbonization, simply put, is about reducing the gases in the atmosphere that trap heat. The goal is to achieve a balance of the carbon cycle in nature.

Parks and Rec
children playing chess outside Credit: Patricia Ramirez

Chess Makes its Move at the County’s Waterfront Park

Sep. 4, 2021 | 4:34 PM

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County Board of Supervisors Chair Nathan Fletcher and dozens of young competitors unveiled the County Waterfront Park’s newest feature Saturday — permanent chess tables — with a tournament and ribbon-cutting event.

Library
Nora Varas with three girls in front of a Little Free Library Credit: Melissa Solis

Supervisor Vargas, Library Open County’s First Little Library in Chula Vista

Sep. 4, 2021 | 11:15 AM

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County Supervisor Nora Vargas, Chula Vista city officials, County Library officials and others opened a new library at Lauderbach Park in Chula Vista Saturday — a “Little Library” for local families, one of 40 the County plans to help install around the county in the coming months.