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West Nile Virus Risk for Southern California Residents Highest Since 2004 Epidemic

Southern California is leading the State in West Nile virus activity. Hundreds of dead birds and mosquito samples collected throughout the State's southern region have tested positive for the virus. So far this year, 566 dead birds and 316 mosquito samples have been confirmed positive for West Nile virus in Southern California. Preventative measures taken by both mosquito and vector control districts and the public are critical to reducing the risks of the disease. To find out more about West Nile virus and how to rid your property from mosquito breeding opportunities contact the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control website at http://www.sgvmosquito.org/.

Important State Budget Alert

The State Legislature continues to struggle with ways to address a $15.2 billion budget deficit. Despite initial promises to not use local government money to address the budget challenges, Legislators may soon be voting on measures that will in fact borrow local government money, and take Proposition 42 transportation money and money from Redevelopment Agencies. In the case of San Dimas, projections indicate that these budget measures could cost our city as much as $1.3 million. Here is how to contact our State Legislators: Senator Bob Margett 916-651-4029 Sacramento Office 626-914-5046 Glendora Office Click here to contact via email Assemblyman Anthony Adams 916-319-2059 Sacramento Office 909-625-1038 Claremont Office Click here to contact via email Assemblyman Bob Huff 906-319-2060 Sacramento Office 909-860-5560 Diamond Bar Office Click here to contact via email

Register Soon For Recreation Classes!

The City of San Dimas Parks and Recreation Department fall recreation classes will begin the week of September 15, 2008. Mail-in registration will begin on August 18. Resident walk-in registration will begin on September 2 and non-resident and online registration will begin on September 4. The fall schedule includes WEBBY Ballet/Jazz/Tap Combo, WEBBY Ballet Technique, WEBBY Cheer and Hip Hop, Baton, Ballroom Dance, Country Western Dance, Folklorico, Guitar, Keyboard, Piano, Drums, Piano for Homeschoolers, Private Voice Lessons, Sculpting and Drawing, Art Classes by CREATOR'Stouch, Young Rembrandts Children's Drawing Program, Introduction to Typing and Word Processing, Intro to Computers, Internet and Word Processing, Bowling, Pilates, Gymnastics, Ice Skating for Tots, Adult Ice Skating, Lil' Kickers Soccer, Karate, Kids Shape, Tai Chi, Tennis, Yoga, Dog Obedience, Canine Good Citizen Certification, Kids in the Kitchen, Tiny Tots, and Safesitter. Information on all classes is in the fall edition of the San Dimas Frontier Newsletter available at San Dimas City Hall or by clicking below to see an on-line version of the Recreation Guide. For further information call the Parks and Recreation Department at 909-394-6230.

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Downtown San Dimas Specific Plan Workshop

The public is invited to attend a Community Workshop for the Downtown Specific Plan. The workshop will be held on Wednesday September 17th from 6:30pm to 9pm at the San Dimas Senior/Community Center (201 East Bonita). The purpose of the workshop will be to gather input from the community about the challenges and solutions related to the Downtown. Participants will review, comment and prioritize Downtown Visioning work to date and provide input for use in preparing the Specific Plan. The meeting will be conducted in a workshop format. There will be a presentation by the consultant team and an opportunity for the public to provide comments. For further information contact the Community Development Department at (909) 394-6280.

24th Annual San Dimas 5K Run & Family Fun Run or Walk

The City of San Dimas 24th Annual San Dimas Run to benefit youth programs and co-sponsored by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department and San Dimas Community Hospital, will be held on Saturday, September 27. The event includes a Men's and Women's 5K and a one mile Family Fun Run or Walk. Pre-registration fee for the 5K is $15, and for the Fun Run is $8. Registration after Wednesday, September 24, is $18 for the 5K and $10 for the Fun Run. Fee includes a quality race T-shirt. Late registration and check-in on the day of the race begins at 6:30 a.m. Time for the 5K is 7:30 a.m., and for the Fun Run 8:30 a.m. Pre-registration is currently being taken at the Parks & Recreation Department. For further information call the Parks and Recreation Department at 909-394-6230.

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Correctly Dispose of Needles and Sharps Materials

As of September 2008, it will be illegal to throw home-generated needles and other sharps materials in garbage or recycling containers. Improperly disposed syringes, hypodermic needles and other sharps materials can cause serious health hazards to our families and community. The City of San Dimas has arranged several options for disposing of sharps materials for San Dimas residents: * Visit the pharmacy at Walgreen's at 1086 West Arrow Highway or Rite Aid at 9333 West Arrow Highway to pick up a mail back sharps container. The first container is free, the second and third are $5.00 each. Bring a recent utility invoice as proof of residency. * Visit the San Dimas Senior Center and pick up a free mail back sharps container. Please note there is a limited supply. When these run out, the Senior Center has free sharps containers which must be dropped off at L.A. County's Household Hazardous Waste events. There is no charge for this service. For more information visit 888CleanLA.com or call 888-CleanLA.

Annual Capital & Operating Budget 2008-2009

The San Dimas City Council recently approved the Annual Capital and Operating Budget for the 2008-2009 fiscal year. The fiscal year begins July 1st and ends June 30th. To view the complete budget, please click on the link below.

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