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Costa Mesa Organics Recycling Program

Costa Mesa Sanitary District – Residential Organics Recycling Program

Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD) became the first agency in Southern California to implement a curbside Organics Recycling Program that accepted both food scraps and yard waste. The passing of Assembly Bill (AB) 1594 and Senate Bill (SB) 1383 made CMSD’s decision to pursue organics recycling prescient.

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Big Bear Alpine Zoo

The Dream of a Big Bear Alpine Zoo Has Come True

After two decades of planning, fundraising and construction, the Big Bear Alpine Zoo opened its doors to the public at its brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in early November. The Big Bear Alpine Zoo originally opened as the Moonridge Animal Park on Goldmine Drive in 1961.

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The Fire: Before and After

How Two California Districts are Implementing Best Practices in Emergency Preparedness Planning.

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Cucamonga Valley Water District Delinquent Accounts Public Outreach Program

Supporting CVWD Customers While Managing Overdue Balances During the Pandemic.

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Novel Corona Virus/COVID-19 Resources

CSDA continues to monitor the impacts of COVID-19 and has compiled the following resources so special districts can easily access information made available through state and federal agencies.

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Learn About Special Districts

Special districts are local governments created by the people of a community to deliver specialized services essential to their health, safety, economy and well-being, that the local city or county do not provide.

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    RE: Rounding for Employee Time

    By: Lilia Corona , 20 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Thank you for responding. Best, Lilia M. Corona District Manager Mt. View Sanitary District P.O. Box 2757 Martinez, CA 94553 925-228-5635 x18

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    RE: Community Park - volunteer gardens

    By: Elaine Freeman , 21 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District does have a community garden run by volunteers.  This group formed a 501c3 non profit organization and that organization is responsible for the gardens.  They carry ...

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    RE: Annual Audit

    By: Jacinda Franusich , 23 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Nicolette, My District also uses Pehling and Pehling. Zach does a terrific job and I highly recommend him. ------------------------------ Jacinda Franusich Board Secretary/Clerk Lake County Vector Control ...

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    RE: Rounding for Employee Time

    By: Felicia Newhouse , 23 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hi Lilia, We round to the nearest 15 minutes. ------------------------------ Felicia Newhouse, MPA Assistant General Manager Ross Valley Sanitary District San Rafael, CA 415-870-9761 --------------- ...

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    Reverse 911 Calls

    By: Michelle Harris , 23 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hello, I am wondering if anyone uses a reverse 911 call system to reach the community in case of emergency.  If so I would love to get some referrals.    Thank you, Michelle Harris ------------------------------ ...

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    RE: Rounding for Employee Time

    By: Diana Herron , yesterday
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Good Afternoon, Our policy is to round to the nearest half hour.  We always round up. Hope this helps! Diana Herron  San Miguel Fire and Rescue ------------------------------ Diana Herron Administrative ...

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    RE: Rounding for Employee Time

    By: Cheryl Schuh , yesterday
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hello Lilia, We are a small wastewater agency and we round to the nearest 10th of an hour (6 minutes). I hope this helps. Thank you. ------------------------------ Cheryl Schuh, IPMA-SCP Human Resources ...

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    Community Park - volunteer gardens

    By: Miriam Rosales , yesterday
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Good Morning All,  Is anyone familiar with volunteer "community gardens" within a public park? The community garden would be handled strictly by volunteers?    The park itself belongs to the District ...

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    RE: Annual Audit

    By: Stephanie Trueblood , yesterday
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Are you looking for someone local to you?   I currently work for a Healthcare District located in the Central Valley.  Our annual audit was completed by Rick Jackson, CPA with JWT & Associates, LLP, located ...

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