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Reading, Writing, 'Rithmatic and Recycling
3/28/2013 9:00:00 AM: County offers FREE waste reducution and recycling programs to schools in unincorporated areas

County Roads Resurfacing and Safety Improvements Ahead
3/13/2013 9:00:00 AM: Supervisors approve $5 million to resurface roads and make Valley Center Road safer

Supervisors Put Rubber to the Roads
2/8/2013 9:00:00 AM: Crews will use rubberized slurries which adds longer life to roadway and reduces noise

Recycle / Reuse Fairs are a win-win for all
1/21/2013 6:00:00 AM: Recycle and ReUse Fairs also teach new applications for old "stuff."

County Giving Free Sand / Bags to Residents
12/12/2012 3:00:00 PM: You can help protect your property and the public infrastructure

Alpine Blvd Paving and Striping Now Complete
11/21/2012 4:38:26 PM: Minor work remains that will not impact traffic flow

"Oohs and Ahhs" as Borrego AkroFest Takes to the Skies
10/14/2012 12:00:00 PM: Exciting aerobatics at Borrego Valley Airport draws aviation enthusiasts

Ramona Airport Open House Attracts Vets and Visitors
9/24/2012 1:00:00 PM: 2,000 come to free event for tours, up-close views of warbirds, and aerial demonstrations

Thunder-Spooked Dog Rescued by "Storm Patrol"
9/5/2012 2:00:00 PM: Flumpy is back home with his family thanks to DPW worker, Taylor Spurgeon

Jamacha Blvd Improvement Project Now Complete
8/28/2012 12:00:00 PM: Two lanes now four, with improvements to sewer and water lines, storm drains and underground utilities

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

Salute to D-Day is theme as Wings Over Gillespie returns
5/1/2012 12:00:00 PM: Area school children get special preview on opening day

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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