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Flood Insurance Rates Down Again
5/22/2012 5:00:00 PM: 5 percent reduction due to efforts of County Watershed Protection staff

County Recycling Events Produce Windfall of Used and Unwanted "Stuff"
5/14/2012 1:00:00 PM: Events collect everything from used tires to oil and filters protecting our environment

Valley Center Road Bridge Wins Major Award
4/30/2012 10:00:00 AM: DPW engineering feat honored by San Diego Chapter of Construction Management Association of America

Return to Nature
4/22/2012 10:00:00 AM: Former landfill is again home to natural vegetaion and wildlife

Fallbrook Airpark Open House
4/16/2012 1:00:00 PM: This year's event included attractions for the entire family

Playing in the Snow - Safety First
2/29/2012 10:00:00 AM:

Applying the Skin Patch – Asphalt Style
2/22/2012 3:00:00 PM: It’s how DPW crews perform a quick fix on a broken roadway and improve driving safety

Stormwater Runoff: A Mixed Blessing
2/6/2012 12:00:00 PM: What you can do to protect our beaches and bays

County, U.S. Marines Team Up to Collect Toys for Tots
12/19/2011 12:00:00 PM: 2011 toy drive at County airports sets all-time record

Free Sand & Bags in Unincorporated Areas
11/23/2011 8:00:00 AM: Help protect county infrastructure and keep storm channels and drains clear

Ramona Airport Open House Features Displays and Dedication
9/27/2011 9:00:00 AM: Big Jimmy, a restored 1939 fire truck, is presented at a special ceremony

DPW Striping Crews Focus on Traffic and Pedestrian Safety
8/31/2011 12:00:00 PM: Refreshing more than 11,000 street legends is a year-round job

New Bridge Opens Over the San Luis Rey River
5/20/2011 6:00:00 PM: Bridge for Valley Center Road is wider, stronger, safer and replaces 1939 structure

Nearly 1,000 Old Tires Recycled in Valley Center
5/16/2011 2:00:00 PM: One of SD County's FREE tire recycling events

History Comes Alive at County Airports
5/6/2011 8:00:00 PM: Wings of Freedom WWII-era aircraft visit Palomar and Ramona Airports

New Link for the Sweetwater Summit Trail
4/19/2011 4:00:00 PM: DPW and Parks & Recreation join forces to expand County recreational facilities - Includes Video Clip

Snow on the hillsides - but the roads are clear
3/16/2011 1:00:00 PM: DPW crews often work through the night to ensure our roads are safe and passable

DPW Crews Clean Up Storms' Aftermath
12/31/2010 2:13:09 PM: Repairs range from cutting trees and filling potholes to draining a flooded roadway

Valley Center Heritage Trail Officially Opens
12/16/2010 1:00:00 PM: Landscaped 2.5-mile trail welcomes pedestrians, cyclists, equestrians

DPW Crews Prepare for Winter Rains
11/29/2010 8:00:00 AM: Cleaning culverts and storm channels and checking equipment

Recycling Events Bring in Hundreds of Used Tires
11/16/2010 5:00:00 PM: Used tires are recycled and used for road repaving and playgrounds

Tijuana River Valley Cleanup nets tons of trash and tires
10/26/2010 11:00:00 AM: Saturday events help to clean important county wetland and protect the ocean

County Provides Discounted Rain Barrels
9/1/2010 12:30:00 PM: Savy residents use them to save water, money, and protect our watersheds

Palomar Airport Runway Renovation
8/30/2010 4:00:00 PM: County was able to act quickly to secure FAA funding for the entire runway

Borrego Station Crews Keep Roadways Clear
7/7/2010 10:00:00 PM: Crews respond to clear mountain grades of falling rocks following quake

Hundreds of Tires Recycled at Ramona
6/23/2010 9:00:00 AM: Residents turn in old tires to help save the environment, prevent disease and improve our roads

McClellan-Palomar Airport is "WebTraking"
6/11/2010 2:40:00 PM: With new software County residents can track aviation activity near airport

Wings Over Gillespie Highlights WWII Aircraft
6/9/2010 5:14:00 PM: Thousands flock to annual air show for static displays and flying demonstrations

Fallbrook Airpark Open House - Aerobatics, Displays and Free Fun
4/18/2010 6:00:00 PM: Free event featured emergency copters, fire fighting demonstrations, vintage planes, and more

Culverts Being Given New Life in San Diego County
12/1/2009 4:00:00 AM: Repairs underway add structural support, protect road infrastructure and save dollars

Clearing Arundo Donax
11/10/2009 11:06:00 AM:

Alpine Tire Recycling Day April 24
9/15/2009 1:00:00 AM: Residents are encouraged to bring old tires to event for free proper disposal

Board of Supervisors issues McClellan-Palomar proclamation
8/25/2009 1:25:00 PM: Commemorates airport''s 50 years of service to the North County and aviation communities

McClellan-Palomar Airport Celebrates 50 Years of Aviation and Community Service
6/28/2009 8:15:00 AM: Several hundred attend open house event to view new terminal and variety of aircraft

On a Clear Day You Can See, Well, Julian
6/19/2009 4:00:00 PM: Joint project between Department of Public Works and utilities to bury utility lines gives new look to historic town

Classic Fighters of America Moves Flying Clinics to Ramona
nulldate: Public is invited to see classic warbirds on the ground and in the air at Ramona Airport

NEW Viejas Blvd – Sweetwater River Bridge Now Open
nulldate: New splan replaces 1950s-era bridge that had severe limitations

Agencies Prepare For Fire Season
nulldate: Spirit of inter-agency cooperation, safety, and proactive planning prevail at annual training

Young pilots conclude record cross-country flight at Gillespie Field
nulldate: Across the USA in a day - Matt Hansen and Jessica Scharle pilot a Peregrine Light Sport Aircraft into aviation history

Salute to D-Day is theme as Wings Over Gillespie returns
nulldate: Area school children get special preview on opening day

Valley Center Road Project Nears Completion
nulldate: Traffic moving smoothly once again with four lanes open; final completion in late summer