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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Get free access to the genealogy tool, My Heritage, with a San Diego County Library card. The website offers billions of historical documents from nearly 50 countries, old photos and more. Residents can visit the library to gain access through its computers or for the first time, they can take advantage of the library edition of My Heritage from home. Jennifer Lawson selects materials for the county library. She decided to try the website herself. Her home had somehow become t... Full story
For many teenage girls, their prom, their quinceanera or their big night out – it's all about the dress. But special occasion dresses are expensive, so the County Library is playing fairy godmother. All 33 county library branches are collecting gently used gowns now through April 15. The dresses must be dry-cleaned, no more than 5 years old and come on a hanger. The apparel can be any style, size and length but must be stylish and appropriate for young women. Accessories l...
California's presidential primary election is one year away. But it's not too early to give residents a heads up – political parties decide who is able to vote for their presidential candidates. A voter may need to change their voter registration party status with the Registrar of Voters to vote for who they want March 3, 2020. Register with a political party. If a voter is registered with a political party, their ballot will list that party's presidential candidates. They c...
A 5-month-old puppy that disappeared nearly six weeks ago is back home safe with her family thanks to a microchip. Maserati escaped from her home in City Heights in December. Her owner searched the neighborhood and put up posters, but without any luck. She reported the dog lost or stolen Dec. 21. As weeks passed by with no sign of the family dog, Candace Sallee packed up Maserati’s toys and other belongings and put them away. Three days later, county Animal Services called. Maserati had been found. “I was in shock,” said Sall...
Those holiday bills are rolling in, and money might be a bit tight right now. Or it’s the New Year, and residents have resolved to manage their finances in 2019, rather than letting the bills manage them. Whatever the case, the San Diego County Library can help residents meet their financial goals. For the fourth year in a row, the County Library is partnering with San Diego County Credit Union to offer Financial Wellness Wednesdays, a series of free classes designed to h...
Residents can bring some arts and culture to their life for half the price – County library branches are giving out discount museum passes during February. As part of San Diego Museum Month, more than 40 local museums will honor the discount passes and give visitors 50 percent off the regular price of admission. Whether they love art, music, gardens, cars, trains or even surfing, residents will find a museum or attraction for them. They can visit a wide variety of local museum...
The new year is here, and for those who make resolutions, make this the year to put Fido and Fluffy at the top of the list so 2019 gets off to a “pawsitive” start. Need an extra incentive? Those who live in the unincorporated area and get a new license for their dog in January, San Diego County Animal Services will throw in a rabies vaccination for free. Don’t live in the unincorporated area? Residents can still obtain a rabies vaccination and a microchip, but the fee will be...
Book lovers and film nuts – the County Library has released its 2018 top checkouts, including the most popular books, audio books and DVDs of last year. If you didn’t get a chance to read, watch or listen to the library’s top popular picks in 2018, check them out this year. Remember, you can also get free e-books and e-audiobooks, and download them to your tablet and e-reader. The 2018 top checkout lists below do not include children’s books. Ready to leave 2018 behind and sta...
It's time to deck the halls for the holidays but remember to keep pet safety in mind so the most wonderful time of the year doesn't go to the dogs – or the vet. Holiday decorations can pose safety hazards for cats or dogs, so San Diego County Animal Services has nine tips on how to protect residents' pets so they can keep the happy in their holidays. First, keep pets away from mistletoe, holly or poinsettias. They are toxic to animals. Also, chocolate can be toxic, so keep s...
Mail ballot voters have options when it comes to turning in their ballots for the Nov. 6 Gubernatorial General Election. They can send in their ballot by mail, drop it off at the Registrar of Voters Office in Kearny Mesa or drop it off at any one of 59 additional sites throughout the county before Election Day. The drop-off sites, including Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Rd., will be open during each location's regular business hours from Monday, Oct. 29 through Election... Full story
Voters interested in casting their ballots early for the Nov. 6 Gubernatorial General Election can now do so at the county Registrar of Voters office, 5600 Overland Ave., on the County Operations Center campus in Kearny Mesa. Early voting began Oct. 8 and will continue 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and until the polls close 8 p.m. on Election Day. The office will also be open, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, and Sunday, Nov. 4, for weekend voting. Over 1.1 million mail ballots were sent out through the U.S....
For anyone who wants to vote in the Nov. 6 Gubernatorial General Election, the deadline to register is Monday, Oct. 22. Residents will need to complete a new registration form if they recently moved or recently changed their name. If someone is not sure about their registration, check the status online at www.sdvote.com. If someone is not registered or needs to change their registration, they’ll find that information there, too. The San Diego County Registrar of Voters is sending courtesy postcards to two groups of county v...
Poll workers, especially those who are bilingual in any one of six specific languages, are needed for the Nov. 6 general election. The Registrar's office is required by federal law to provide bilingual speakers and voting materials to voters who speak Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese and Chinese. In addition, a survey conducted by the University of California, Berkeley showed a need for speakers of Arabic and Korean at just under 90 precincts across the county so the Registrar's...
As a result of a large number of contests in the Nov. 6 general election, San Diego County registered voters will get a two-card ballot. Contests will be listed on the front and back of each page, and considering the length of the ballot, the Registrar of Voters is urging voters to plan ahead and save time at the polls. One way is to vote by mail. People can sign up to be a permanent mail ballot voter at sdvote.com. More than 1.1 million mail ballots will go out to homes starting Monday, Oct. 8. When they arrive, mail ballot...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved three projects, July 25, that could ultimately provide nearly 4,000 homes to the region. Two are housing projects in the North County near Interstate 15 and state Route 78. A third is a land use change to introduce housing in the South County east of state Route 125. Harmony Grove Village South is designed as a mixed-use community on a 111-acre site south of Harmony Grove Village and about a mile from both San Marcos and Escondido. The site will include 453 single-family and...
County government works hard to keep its three million residents healthy, safe and thriving. But like many regions this size, there are challenges. The County of San Diego’s new recommended budget stands ready to meet these challenges head on. The recommended budget will increase $469.5 million next fiscal year for a total of $6.26 billion, an 8.1 percent increase over the current year. The new plan focuses on critical needs in the community: homelessness, substance abuse and mental health issues. Funding will also help b...
The deadline to apply for a mail ballot for the June 5 gubernatorial primary election is Tuesday, May 29. You can apply at www.sdvote.com or use the application on the back of the sample ballot and voter information pamphlet. Voters can also request a mail ballot by sending a letter to the Registrar of Voters with their name, registered address, the name and date of the election, the address where the ballot is to be mailed and their signature. Send forms to Registrar of Voters, 5600 Overland Ave., San Diego, CA 92123, email...
The region’s critical needs are at the center of a newly increased budget that was formally presented to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors at a public hearing, June 13. The recommended budget for the upcoming year shows an increase of $469.5 million, or 8.1 percent, over the current year at $6.26 billion. The balanced budget plan focuses on helping the homeless and those with substance abuse and mental health issues. The new budget also emphasizes breaking barriers for people leaving the criminal justice system, a...
The County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted June 26 to adopt a revised recommended budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1. That action means the budget for the upcoming year will increase $484.5 million, or 8.4 percent, over the current year for a total of $6.27 billion. Helping the homeless and those with substance abuse and mental health issues are among the areas seeing most significant increases under the balanced budget plan. The new budget also emphasizes breaking barriers for people leaving the criminal...
A new law allows voters who missed the voter registration deadline on May 21 to register on a later date and vote on that same day. However, San Diego County residents who want to take advantage of the Conditional Voter Registration law for the June 5 gubernatorial primary election must visit the Registrar of Voters office in Kearny Mesa to do so. Conditional Voter Registration is available only during the 14 days prior to and including Election Day. Prospective voters will be able to register to vote, mark and cast their...
A new law allows voters who missed the voter registration deadline on May 21 to register on a later date and vote on that same day. However, San Diego County residents who want to take advantage of the Conditional Voter Registration law for the June 5 gubernatorial primary election must visit the Registrar of Voters office in Kearny Mesa to do so. Conditional Voter Registration is available only during the 14 days prior to and including Election Day. Prospective voters will be able to register to vote, mark and cast their...
Time is running short, and poll workers, especially those who are bilingual in any one of six specific languages, are still needed for the June 5 gubernatorial primary election. The San Diego County Registrar's office is required by federal law to provide bilingual speakers and voting materials to voters who speak Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese and Chinese. A survey by the University of California Berkeley showed a need for speakers of Arabic and Korean at about 90 precincts,...
Residents who want to vote in the June 5 gubernatorial primary election should note that the deadline to register is Monday, May 21. People who have recently moved or changed their name will need to complete a new registration form. Those who are not sure about their registration can check their status online at www.sdvote.com. Those who are not registered or need to change their registration can also find information at www.sdvote.com. The San Diego County Registrar of Voters is sending courtesy postcards to two groups of...
It might seem like it’s too early for prime rattlesnake season, but San Diego County residents should watch their step now. Dozens have already been sighted this year, and the numbers have spiked in April for the last two years. “We always say that every season is rattlesnake season because of the moderate climate in San Diego County,” county Animal Services Director Daniel DeSousa said. “But when the temperatures start rising in the spring, so do rattlesnake sightings, and calls come in from the coast to the mountains.” So f...
It might seem like it’s too early for prime rattlesnake season, but San Diego County residents should watch their step now. Dozens have already been sighted this year, and the numbers have spiked in April for the last two years. “We always say that every season is rattlesnake season because of the moderate climate in San Diego County,” county Animal Services Director Daniel DeSousa said. “But when the temperatures start rising in the spring, so do rattlesnake sightings, and calls come in from the coast to the mountains.” So f...
