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County lighting Administration Center in support of Sydney attack victims; Menorah lighting set for Dec. 22

Photo courtesy San Diego County
 
East County News Services
 
Dec. 17, 2025 (San Diego County) — Behind the support of San Diego County Supervisor Joel Anderson from District 2, the County of San Diego will illuminate its County Administration Center in blue and white tonight, Dec. 17.
 
The illumination in blue and white across from San Diego Bay, serves as a visible beacon of unity. It is being lit in remembrance of victims and to show solidarity with survivors of the recent anti-Semitic attack targeting the Jewish community in Sydney, Australia.
 
Fifteen innocent individuals were murdered by two gun-wielding terrorists. The gunfire resulted in dozens of injured victims who were celebrating the first night of Hanukkah on Bondi Beach. See related story here.
 

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Gifts and love from The Karen Cooper Foundation for dogs at the San Diego Humane Society

Photo from The Karen Cooper Foundation gift sharing for dogs courtesy San Diego Humane Society
 
East County News Service
 
Dec. 9, 2025 (San Diego) -- Christmas arrived a few weeks early for more than 600 dogs at the San Diego Humane Society.
 
Thanks to the generosity of The Karen Cooper Foundation, on Tuesday, Dec. 9, every dog under the SDHS' care received a special holiday toy and treat to lift their spirits while they wait for a loving, forever home.
 
Members of The Karen Cooper Foundation, including Bob Cooper and his daughter, Michele Cooper, were able to spread holiday joy through their donations at the SDHS's main campus on Gaines Street.

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FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY – AND DANGEROUS

By Miriam Raftery

June 30, 2022 (San Diego) — The San Diego Sheriff department reminds the public that it is illegal to make, store, sell, use, transport or handle fireworks in San Diego County.  Violators can face up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $50,000. Parents are liable for any damages or injuries caused by their children using fireworks.


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