The Registrar of Voters office is advising voters to mail their ballots by Friday, October 29 to ensure receipt through the US postal service. By law, mail ballots must be received by the elections official when the polls close on Election Day. Voters who mail their ballots after Friday risk losing their vote if the […]

Carlsbad Police Department offers the following Halloween safety tips to help assure a safe and enjoyable Halloween for trick-or-treaters: Halloween preparation Choose safe, comfortable costumes and shoes that do not restrict movement. Avoid dark-colored costumes. Wear make-up rather than a mask. Use reflective fabric or tape to improve visibility. Plan a Halloween party instead of […]

Poll Workers are needed in several neighborhoods for the Gubernatorial General Election on November 2, especially those who are bilingual in Spanish, Filipino and Vietnamese. Neighborhoods and languages include: · Encinitas, Solana Beach (English) · Clairemont, Mira Mesa, Rancho Penasquitos, Del Dios (Vietnamese) · Encanto, La Mesa, Lakeside, Spring Valley, Chollas Park, City Heights, Middletown, Normal Heights (Vietnamese, […]

SAN DIEGO–Two imported candies from China and distributed by a Chula Vista company contain high levels of lead, prompting the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health (DEH) and the County Health and Human Services Agency to urge consumers not to eat them. Tests conducted by the California Department of Public Health revealed that “Candy […]

SAN DIEGO–Intent on taking advantage of historically low interest rates and declining construction costs, the San Diego Association of Governments Board today directed its staff to implement a plan to sell $350 million in bonds to finance major transportation infrastructure projects throughout the region. “We are moving agressively to keep the promises we made to […]

SAN DIEGO–Centre City Development Corporation (CCDC), working on behalf of the San Diego Redevelopment Agency, began work this week to improve C Street between State Street and 11th Avenue.  The $284,000 project, which should take two months to complete, is designed to enhance safety and aesthetics in the area. The project will include installing brighter, more […]

EL CAJON–The El Cajon Police Department is inviting all El Cajon residents to a family friendly meeting to discuss issues facing the community. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the police department, as well as other city services. The presentation will be held on Saturday, November 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 […]