Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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The state released new guidance Oct. 9 that allows private gatherings of up to three households. The new guidance went into effect in San Diego County Saturday, Oct. 10. The gatherings must take place outdoors. If at someone’s home, guests may go inside to use a bathroom. Any interaction with others increases the risk of transmitting COVID-19. The smaller the gathering, the lower the risk. The new guidance recommends keeping the households you gather with stable over time. Participants in a gathering need to stay at least 6...
San Diego County park rangers have selected 12 picture perfect parks for residents to visit. Each has a picturesque spot to find and document. Some of the photo spots are easy to get to, like a trailhead. Others require an eagle eye and a few miles of trekking on moderate to hard trails. However, all are scenic. Before hitting the trail, hikers should consider the difficulty of the hike, the weather and their own physical fitness level. No matter if they are a novice or...
San Diego County Parks and Recreation on July 19 opened four new cabins built to be accessible to people with mobility challenges at Dos Picos County Park in Ramona, making it easier for nature lovers of all abilities to stay overnight. "These cabins provide access for people with disabilities to enjoy an extended stay at a County Park," said Brian Albright, director of the Department of Parks and Recreation. "They were built with comfort and safety in mind." The...
The State Department has named San Diego County’s passport application office the best public acceptance facility out of 8,000 operations of its kind in the nation. The award recognized the clerk of the board of supervisors passport office’s superior customer service and implementation of a new online appointment system. The award said that the office at the County Administration Center in downtown San Diego serves “as a shining example for all passport acceptance facilities....
Make 2019 the year of new adventures and fresh air. San Diego County park rangers have selected 10 trails for residents to try this year. The picks are scattered across the county from the coast to the mountains and deserts. And they’re a mix of some of the most popular and least traveled. Before hitting the trail, consider the difficulty of the hike, the weather and personal physical fitness levels. The trails are broken down from easy to hard. No matter if someone is taking their first steps or are looking for a new h...
County Parks and Recreation will close several parks for the month of August, a precaution taken each year due to the season’s expected extreme heat. El Capitan Preserve near Lakeside, Mt. Gower Preserve near Ramona, Hellhole Canyon Preserve in Valley Center and Wilderness Gardens in Pala are closed Aug. 1 through Aug. 31. In addition, Agua Caliente Regional Park and Vallecito County Park in the Anza-Borrego Desert are closed all summer. They will reopen Labor Day weekend. Luckily, there are nearly 100 other County parks a...
County of San Diego Communications Office San Diego County’s passport application service is now offering appointments and will soon be switching to appointments only. Applicants can make appointments online, up to six weeks in advance. Customers can cancel and reschedule appointments online as well. In addition, they can receive text reminders for their appointment. The service is provided by the county’s clerk of the board of supervisors. The office will no longer take walk-in customers starting March 5. To make an app...
Supervisor Kristin Gaspar was unanimously voted chairwoman of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors for 2018 on Jan. 9. The board also named Supervisor Dianne Jacob to serve as vice chairwoman and Supervisor Greg Cox as chairman pro tem. Gaspar accepted the gavel from Jacob, who served as chairwoman in 2017. This was the sixth time Jacob served as chair of the board of supervisors. She outlined several accomplishments in the past year, including adding muscle to rural...
Is it possible to evacuate in 15 minutes or less? With everything needed for pets, as well? Just as people prepare their family for a disaster, the same should be done for their pets. Planning is the key to emergency preparedness for all. The San Diego County Office of Emergency Services and Department of Animal Services recommend that residents prepare and practice a disaster plan with all family members and assemble emergency supplies ahead of time. Household pet necessities include a supply of food and water, a crate or ca...
