Philippine Independence Day Celebrated at COC
The County of San Diego Filipino American Employees Association hosted a lively Philippine Independence Day Celebration at the County Operations Center Friday. The festivities included cultural...
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If you are looking for some new healthy recipes to spice up your summer, sign up for a Healthy Cooking Class. Employee Wellness is offering two lunch and learn classes this quarter. For more...
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Throwback Thursday: Parks Says it with Flowers
This sweet Throwback Thursday image will have your heart blooming. See a park ranger hand wildflowers to a cute little girl in a photo from our archives. The date and park are unknown. Share your old...
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Sign Up Now for Live Well San Diego 5K
A scene from last year's Live Well San Diego 5K. This year the event moves to the Waterfront Park. Register now for the 2016 Live Well San Diego 5K! This year, the event takes place on Saturday, July...
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Juneteenth Event Honors Civil Rights Pioneer
Civil rights pioneer and civic leader Leon Williams spoke at the County Administration Center June 17, 2016. Submitted by the African American Association of County Employees (AAACE) On June 17, the...
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PerkSpot Alert: Save on Theme Park Admission
Cheetahs at the San Diego Zoo You don’t have to travel very far to enjoy a day at a theme park. And as a County employee, you can enjoy some savings, too! Get discounted admission to Aquatica San...
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Audacious! Employee Treks 222-mile Trail in 7 Days
Eric Gerhardt had let himself down. He was falling behind in one of his goals: to hike the John Muir Trail straight through in just one week without re-stocking on his supplies. To the average person,...
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Employees Encourage Others to 'Love Your Brain'
June was Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. To help bring awareness to the cause, some employees set up a variety of activities to encourage brain health. The following was submitted by employees...
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In Touch – Our County All-Stars
This month, San Diego will have a moment in the national spotlight when Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game comes to town. It’s the first time the Padres have played host since 1992. The sport’s top...
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Probation Officer Honored for Dedication
San Diego County Chief Probation Officer Adolfo Gonzales (left) congratulates Probation Officer David Pittman at the San Diego Police Officers Association award ceremony. No matter the hour or day, he...
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Summer Slam Salad Winners Announced
Mercedes Neder making her Watermelon Surprise Ten employees participated in the Grand Summer Slam Salad Cook-Off at the County Operations Center Plaza last month in an effort to become the County’s top...
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Probation Staff Rally Around Sick Co-worker
Probation Officer Barry Calabrese, center, is flanked by Probation officer Art Mejia and Brian Day.Supervising Probation Officer Barry Calabrese is at work most days at East Mesa Juvenile Detention...
View ArticlePokémon Go Fever Felt at County Parks and Libraries
Days after its release, Pokémon Go has already become a viral sensation—including at County facilities. If you (or your child) have not already downloaded the app to your smartphone, here’s a rough...
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County Employee Appointed to Superior Court Bench
Presiding Judge Jeffrey B. Barton (left) swore in Frank Birchak (right) on July 6 Deputy Public Defender Frank Birchak is on the move – to the other side of the bench. Birchak, 42, was appointed to a...
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Turn Concepts Into Solutions at IT Innovation Expo
An HP presentation at a previous IT Innovation event. Hey, what’s the big idea? Come out to the Information Technology Expo on Tuesday, July 19 to discover what new technologies and solutions may...
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County Lawyer Guilty of Being Funny
Chief Deputy County Counsel George Brewster has some advice for any of you aspiring comic-strip creators out there: Don’t do it for the money – or fame! If the advice seems a bit gratuitous coming from...
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County Departments March with Pride
Several County departments participated in Saturday’s Pride Parade in Hillcrest. Many marched in their law enforcement uniforms and others dressed up in the colors of the pride flag. An estimated...
View ArticleSign Up for HealthTrails
All trails lead to your success. Sign up for Employee Wellness’ next health challenge—HealthTrails. This exciting eight-week program encourages individual and team participants to commit to their...
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Share Your Superhero Spirit; Send Comic-Con Pics
SouthEast Family Resource Center dressed up for Comic-Con in 2015. With Comic-Con in town, it’s hard not to tap into your own inner superhero. Whether you are celebrating the annual pop culture and...
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Perk Spot Alert: Purrfect Pet Price Cuts
Adopt Fenway from the San Diego Region shelter. His ID number is A1687888. Save a little dough taking care of Fido. You can get discounts on pet supplies at local San Diego retailers such as Petco...
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