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Donate blood to the Red Cross for a chance to win a New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium.
It takes three or more months to process new passports due to "extremely high demand," according to the U.S. Postal Service.
Hundreds of volunteers helped clean up the mess left by Fourth of July beachgoers at seven beaches in San Diego County.
San Diego County Credit Union is hosting blood drives for the San Diego Blood Bank at four locations, including at the Encinitas branch.
Surfrider Foundation and partner organizations hosted the "Morning After Mess" Beach Cleanup Series at eight San Diego area beaches.
Access to the beach was closed in January after the stairway platform and support beam were deemed "structurally compromised and unsafe."
Walkable neighborhoods promote active behaviors like walking for leisure or transportation to school, work, shopping, or home.
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Historic rainfall took a toll on ocean quality throughout the state of California, according to nonprofit Heal The Bay's annual report.
A shortfall in blood donations last month could stress the Red Cross blood supply. Here's a list of blood drives in and near Encinitas.
Cool Zone sites include the county's 33 branch libraries, community centers and other locations across the San Diego region.
The 24th annual event series will feature classic and vintage cars as well as live music along South Coast Highway 101.
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The 24th annual event series kicks off May 18 along South Coast Highway 101.
Danny Salzhandler will be honored at the May 24 Encinitas City Council meeting.