The 12,700-square-foot building on Alpine Boulevard is due to open this spring. It will be the first public building in San Diego County designed to be fully energy self-sustaining. Rooftop solar will be a key feature.<\/p>\n Planning has also started for new libraries in Lakeside and Casa de Oro. Stay tuned for details. Since I joined the Board of Supervisors in 1993, the county has opened a dozen new libraries in East County.<\/p>\n Backcountry boost:<\/strong> Julian residents and visitors now have around-the-clock access to paramedic engine service, thanks to a recent agreement among the county, Cal Fire and Julian fire officials.<\/p>\n The town is one of eight communities to get new paramedic engines since 2014, joining Jacumba, Descanso, Otay, Jamul, Lake Morena, Pine Valley and the Intermountain area northeast of Ramona.<\/p>\n Since 2003, the county has invested more than $350 million on fire protection and other public safety improvements in our unincorporated areas. We\u2019ve made a lot of progress \u2013 and we keep building on it!<\/p>\n Senior scams<\/strong>: I will lead a special community forum on Feb. 11 for seniors and caregivers on how to avoid being scammed. The free event will include fraud watchdogs, scam victims and take-home copies of the county\u2019s \u201cDon\u2019t Get Hooked\u201d booklet.<\/p>\n The event will run 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at College Avenue Baptist Church, 4747 College Ave., San Diego. Breakfast is included. To attend, call 844-899-1597. Registration may close by Feb. 1.<\/p>\n![\"Dianne](\"https:\/\/missiontimescourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Dianne_Jacob_Photo.jpg\")
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