County Receives $4.3 Million for Homeless Projects
More than $4.3 million is going to local programs that help homeless individuals
Share on FacebookQuake Serves As Reminder To Prepare
December 30, 2009
The 5.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Guadalupe Victoria, Mexico today just before 11 a.m. serves as a good reminder to San Diego County residents to be prepared for natural disasters.
Fortunately, there was no damage reported as a result of the earthquake, but it may have left you feeling uncertain about what to do [...]
Courses Help Seniors Protect Selves, Wallets
Crimes against older adults are a sad reality. Just this month, three men in their 20s were arrested in Oceanside for apparently beating and kicking a 63-year-old woman outside her home after she asked them to quiet down. The horrific apparent kidnapping and beating of 76-year-old Natalie “Sandy” Herbst-Vinge from Mount Helix has been in the news again after she recently testified against her attackers.
Share on FacebookENERGY: State’s utilities cutting power to more poor families, regulator reports
ENERGY: State’s utilities cutting power to more poor families, regulator reports
SDG&E bucks trend, extending assistance on bills
Local Food Safety Survey Reveals Bad Habits
One mistake: tasting cookie or cake batter. Almost 25 percent of those surveyed admitted to this bad habit. Eating raw, partially cooked or unpasteurized products can make you sick, and it’s especially risky for kids, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.
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Teams of first responders from 55 fire agencies and as many as 3,000 volunteers will rally at Qualcomm Stadium Saturday before fanning out to neighborhoods to deliver the packages.
Share on FacebookSENIOR VOLUNTEER PATROL
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Senior Volunteer Patrol program is designed to draw upon the experience of senior citizens from our community. The men and women participating in the program provide valuable assistance to existing staff as it strives to increase the quality of life in the community.
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