LEARNing to Read
/For some, learning to read comes later in life with help from the County Library.
Giving Babies a Healthy Start
/Over 4,700 babies are born too soon in San Diego every year. CTN.org talked to a few parents to discuss how their premature babies impacted their lives and what County employees can do to help give all babies a healthy start in life. Since 2002, the County of San Diego has raised nearly $400,000 for the March of Dimes.
County Joins "The Big Read"
/County Libraries are participating in the nationwide "The Big Read" program. This year's featured novel is "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck.
Workout + Nature = Healthy, Happy You
/Get a total body workout - and a nice view of the ducks - at Lindo Lake Park.
Finding Forever Families
/Two County departments are teaming up to share the stories of local children in need of adoptive homes.
“As many as 75 foster children are available every day through the Health and Human Services Agency’s County Adoptions. The Heart Gallery puts a face to the need, giving the public a chance to see beautiful photos of these children as the exhibit travels to Library branches throughout the county,” said Board Chairwoman Pam Slater-Price.
Local photographers donate their time to take professional portraits of children currently in foster care. County Adoptions keeps the exhibit updated as some children are adopted and others become available, and the Library provides 33 branches where the photos can be featured. It will be at the Ramona branch at 1406 Montecito Road in February.
The exhibit has produced an increase in calls from people who want information about adoptions, and has also raised awareness about the need for adoptive families.
To see some of the photos featured in the Heart Gallery, check out this album. For more information about adoptions, visit the Health and Human Services Agency Adoptions Program page, or call 1-877-I-Adopt-U (423-6788).
Meet the Bookman
/The "Bookman" has been supplying free books to County jails and juvenile detention facilities, as well as teachers and anyone else who needs them, for 20 years. CTN.org visited the Bookman at his warehouse in City Heights.
Road Crews Work Round the Clock
/Department of Public Works crews pulled 12-hour shifts to keep local roadways safe during the recent storms.
Anticipating a Flood
/When a storm hits San Diego, County Meteorologist Rand Allan can tell you exactly where it's raining and where it might flood, all without getting wet.