Month: December 2021

Environment
Christmas Tree Recycling sign Credit: shutterstock

It’s the Most Recyclable Time of the Year!

Dec. 17, 2021 | 8:22 AM

Reading Time: 2 minutes

It’s the most — recyclable — time of the year! Think about it. The holiday season brings all kinds of recyclable things into our homes, from wrapping paper and packages, to yes, even our Christmas trees if you’re using a real one.

Public Safety
As for reducing traffic deaths, there has not been a unified response from authorities. Arizona, Arkansas and Georgia enacted legislation to crack down on street racing. Texas passed a law against “reckless driving exhibition,” or performing stunts and spinning for a crowd of spectators. But other states have loosened their driving laws. In Virginia, drivers can now go up to 85 mph — rather than 80 mph — before being charged with reckless driving. Motorists in Maine convicted of criminal negligence that results in a driving-related death now have their licenses suspended for one year instead of three. And nationwide, more than two dozen traffic safety bills proposed in 2020 and 2021 fell flat. The deaths continue. :: Victor Peterzen was riding the bicycle he had just received for his 10th birthday when he was hit and killed by a Jeep in Houston. Monique Muñoz, 32, died when her car was nearly split in half by another vehicle when its teenage driver barreled through a Los Angeles intersection at more than 100 mph. Diana Granobles, 31, was driving to JFK airport in New York to pick up her husband when a drunk driver crashed into her car, killing her and their 10-year-old daughter, Isabella.

Online Shopping Safety

Dec. 16, 2021 | 11:19 AM

Reading Time: < 1 minute

Here are some tips from fraud investigators with the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office and San Diego County Sheriff’s Department to keep your money safe.

Health
coronavirus illustration

New Cases of Omicron Identified, Mask Mandate Takes Effect

Dec. 15, 2021 | 5:03 PM

Reading Time: 3 minutes

While the Delta strain of COVID-19 remains dominant in the region, the County Health and Human Services Agency is reporting an additional four local cases of the Omicron variant, bringing the total to six.

Government
comittee stands chambers with Clerk of the Board

County Receives Independent Commission’s Final Redistricting Map

Dec. 15, 2021 | 3:57 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutes

The County of San Diego received the new maps that will outline County supervisorial voting districts for the next decade Wednesday from the Independent Redistricting Commission.

Consumer
computer Credit: shutterstock

County Reminds People About Federal Internet Discount Program

Dec. 15, 2021 | 9:03 AM

Reading Time: 2 minutes

The County is reminding the public about a Dec. 31 deadline for low-income residents and families to apply to receive discounted high-speed Internet service through the Federal Communications Commission.