Public Safety
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The County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) has received a state grant to educate parents and caregivers on how to properly secure children in a safety seat.
Environment
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Reducing carbon emissions to zero regionally can be done, according to a new academic report commissioned by the County. The reductions will require local governments and agencies to work together, and the County of San Diego is positioned to coordinate that effort, the report states.
Animals
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Meet Chinook, a fluffy Siberian Husky/German Shepherd Mix and this week’s Pet of the Week. Chinook is very loyal to her human companions but may take a second to warm up to strangers. Once she does, she won’t leave your side!
Parks and Rec
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Volunteers who go above and beyond when donating their free time were recognized for their efforts recently during the County Parks and Recreation Department’s fifth Champion Awards ceremony at Heritage Park.
Health
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The County of San Diego has announced four new shigella cases associated with an ongoing outbreak, bringing the total to 35 confirmed and three probable cases among people experiencing homelessness.
Health
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The number of children ages 5 through 11 who have received a COVID-19 vaccine and the total number of people who have gotten a booster shot will now be reflected in the local COVID-19 vaccination reports and dashboards.
Elections
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No stranger to running local elections, Interim Registrar Cynthia Paes has now been appointed as the new San Diego County Registrar of Voters.