County offers online preparation awareness assessment
September is Disaster Preparedness Month, and it is an ideal time to think about the critical preparedness steps that could reduce risks and protect...
September is pet prep month
Fido may not pack a go-bag, and Fluffy probably isn’t checking the fire escape plan — but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be ready...
Two new child deaths added to flu totals last season as...
The 2024-25 flu season was one of the most severe in a decade for hospitalizations and deaths. As the County enters a new flu...
County programs aimed at aiding small businesses
Small local businesses and non-profits will soon get a boost when it comes to doing business with the County. Two new pilot programs designed...
Applications to be county’s new tax collector accepted
The County Board of Supervisors voted recently on the process to appoint someone to fill the remainder of Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister’s term following...
Still time, places to cool off
Alpine Branch
1752 Alpine Blvd.
(619) 445-4221
Mon Closed
Tues 12 p.m.-7 p.m.
Wed 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thurs 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun Closed
Borrego Springs Branch
2580...
Sanctuary owner urges public to avoid exotic pets
Wildlife trafficking is a multibillion- dollar industry, ranking just behind drugs, weapons, and human trafficking. Every week, cases of animals being bought, sold, smuggled,...
Receipts can help manage school supply costs
It’s back-to-school time and that means shopping for school supplies. And that also means, a reminder to check your receipts!
In the school shopping flurry...
Supervisor Anderson’s workshop focused on grant funding
On July 30, Supervisor Joel Anderson hosted a State Grants 101 Workshop at the Crystal Ballroom in El Cajon. The workshop, intending to educate...
Town Hall continues to be community anchor
For some towns and cities, the center of the action is a square, or a mall, but for Descanso, it’s the Town Hall. It...
