Celebrating the Festival of Lights
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The County Administration Center was lit Thursday night in celebration of Hanukkah. It will be lit illuminated in blue and white until Dec. 18.
COVID-19 Vaccine: Who is Getting It First?
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The novel coronavirus vaccine is expected to arrive in San Diego County soon. Who will be the first people to get vaccinated?
5 People Who Can Help You Strengthen Your Empathy Muscle
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Ever wondered how empathetic you are? Consider the advice of these five people who have spent their lives studying, understanding and practicing empathy. Read more.
Learn more in the D&I Digest.
Video: Create Empathic Connections
/What is the best way to ease someone's pain and suffering? In this animated short video, Dr Brené Brown reminds us that we can only create a genuine empathic connection if we are brave enough to really get in touch with our own fragilities.
Learn more in the D&I Digest.
Take Precautions, Be Prepared During Red Flag Conditions
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Extreme low humidity and forecasted high winds will result in elevated wildfire danger and a red flag warning through Saturday in the San Diego County mountains and inland valleys.
The Holidays Are Here!
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The iconic County Administration Center was lit in red and green tonight for the holiday season. It will continue to be lit every night through Jan. 3.
People at Holiday Gatherings Urged to Get Tested for COVID-19
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If you traveled or gathered with people outside your household over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, you were at higher risk of having contracted COVID-19 and could inadvertently be spreading it.
Take A Joyride
/Come along for the joyride. Watch the award-winning short film “Joyride” that was recently featured in the D&I Digest.
The video is about two Latinx sisters who are enlisted by their abuelita Juana to break her out of her senior living facility for an adventure. On the journey, Juana reveals the painful family history. The film is written and directed by Edwin Alexis Gomez, a queer Nicaraguan-American multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker. Note: This films contains discussions about abuse.
What do you think of the film? Comment below.
Time Is Running Out to Use Your Flexible Spending Account Dollars
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The deadline to spend your Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) dollars is quickly approaching. You can spend your FSA or HRA funds on approved medical expenses including doctors’ office visits, prescription co-pays, eyeglasses, dental work and many other health expenditures.
You have until Dec. 31 to use your balance. If funds remain after Dec. 31, you may be able to rollover some of your unspent 2020 funds into 2021. Employees can carry over up to $550 into next year.
For a complete list of eligible purchases, please refer to ASI Flex.
If you are not sure how much you have left in your FSA or HRA, check your account balance through ASI Flex’s website.
Reminders:
Account(s) must be in active status at the end of the year to be eligible for rollover.
Dependent Care Flex Spending Account dollars do not roll over.
For more information on the Department of Human Resources’ Benefits division, visit their website on InSite.
Give Thanks for Online Shopping Deals
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Shop from your sofa this holiday season! Save money while shopping PerkSpot online for everything from groceries and décor to stocking stuffers and streaming services.
PerkSpot offers benefits and discounts through more than 400 service providers and retailers. Go to SDCounty.PerkSpot.com and shop. If you are new, click on “Create an Account” to register.
Each month, one of the most popular PerkSpot deals will be highlighted on InSite.