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Excess Heat Raises Tijuana River Valley Hydrogen Sulfide Emissions, Health Precautions Recommended
People in the South Bay, especially those living near the Tijuana River Valley (TJRV), are experiencing elevated hydrogen sulfide (H2S) emissions, often recognized by a strong rotten egg smell. More
Multi-Drug Resistant TB Exposure Reported at Iglesia Ni Cristo Church
The County’s Tuberculosis Program is notifying members and visitors of Iglesia Ni Cristo in Miramar about a potential exposure to multidrug resistant tuberculosis. The exposure may have occurred between Sept. 19, 2025, and Dec. 3, 2025, primarily during the church’s 10 a.m. Sunday services and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday services. More
Creative Programs Showcase Teen Talent in Music and Fashion
County Probation and community partners highlighted youth creativity through two special events celebrating the influence of African American music and fashion. The showcases took place at the East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility and the Youth Transition Campus. More
San Diego County Life Expectancy Rises as Causes of Death Shift
San Diego County residents are living slightly longer, according to new data from the County’s Community Health Statistics Unit. The latest report shows the region’s life expectancy reached 81.5 years, higher than the national average of 79 years, and in line with California’s average of 81.2 years. More
County Notifying People Potentially Exposed to Measles from Out-of-State Traveler
County public health officials are notifying community members who may have potentially been exposed to measles at the Sharp Memorial Hospital Emergency Department on Frost St. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. More
Affordable Housing Options Open Up For Seniors in Clairemont
More doors are opening for low-income seniors in search of affordable housing. Terrasini Senior Apartments celebrated a grand opening today on Mount Etna Drive, offering new opportunities for older adults seeking stable housing in Clairemont. More
Aerial Treatments Start to Prevent Mosquitoes
San Diego County’s Vector Control Program is scheduled to conduct its first routine aerial larvicide drop of the year on March 24 on 50 local waterways to help stop mosquito breeding in hard-to-reach areas. More
County Secures $99.5 million for Behavioral Health Wellness Campus
San Diego County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) received a $99.5 million state grant to help build a new s Behavioral Health Wellness Campus on Rosecrans Street. The award is the largest granted in the second round of California’s Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) funding made possible through from Proposition 1. More
Shake, Rattle and Whoa! Was That a Rattlesnake?
Rattlesnakes are common in San Diego, especially in rural or canyon areas and when the weather warms up. More
It’s Going to Be Hot This Week, Here Are Tips to Stay Safe
Summer is still weeks away, but temperatures are expected to climb sharply around San Diego County this week, with heat advisories in San Diego County valleys and several cities. Here are some tips on how to keep you, your friends, family and pets safe during this early heat wave. More
New CalFresh & Medi-Cal Rules Start Soon
Federal and state policy changes will roll out over the next few months that may impact some people in San Diego County who receive CalFresh or Medi-Cal benefits. The first of these changes starts April 1. More
La Sabila Gives Formerly Homeless Senior a Happy Home
Privacy, security and a place to prepare meals are just a few of changes one local senior is enjoying after moving into his new apartment at La Sabila in North County. La Sabila is a new affordable housing development for residents ages 55 and older. More
State of North County Event Held in Oceanside
“North County is about opportunity,” said Desmond. “North County’s future isn’t something that’s going to happen to us, it’s something we’re going to build.” More
Workshop Focuses on Improving Food Access
Food is a basic need for people’s health and wellness, and it reflects cultural identity. To explore better food access, the County brought together community members and food system partners at a regional workshop. More
Crow in North Park Area Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
A dead American Crow recently found in the North Park area has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), prompting County environmental health officials to remind people to protect themselves from mosquitoes that can transmit the virus to people. More
CERT Makes Emergency Preparedness Fun
Preparing for emergencies is serious, but it doesn’t have to be dull. San Diego County Fire’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a volunteer group trained to help their neighbors during a disaster. Members also attend community events to share information about disaster preparedness. More
Mexican Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of San Diego County
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has declared a new quarantine area affecting Spring Valley, Bonita and five cities in San Diego County after Mexican fruit flies were found during a routine inspection in La Mesa. More
New Tuberculosis Exposures Reported at Southwest High School
The County’s Tuberculosis Program, in collaboration with Sweetwater Union School District (SUHSD), is notifying students and staff who were potentially exposed to tuberculosis (TB) at Southwest High School from Sept. 23, 2025, to Oct. 23, 2025. More
County and San Diego Foundation Partner to Help Fund Safety Net Services
The County and San Diego Foundation on Monday formally kicked off a new public philanthropic partnership intended to protect local safety net services from funding cuts. More
Joan Bracci Named Assistant Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer Joan Bracci will serve as the County’s Assistant Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Financial Officer following the upcoming departure of Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Caroline Smith for a role in the private sector. More
Poll Workers Needed for June 2 Gubernatorial Primary Election
The Registrar of Voters is now hiring poll workers for the June 2 Gubernatorial Primary Election. More
County Partners with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center to Open New Crisis Stabilization Unit
Local leaders gathered in Chula Vista to mark the completion of the region’s seventh Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). More
Rancho Bernardo Welcomes Transit-Friendly Affordable Housing
A ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration was held today for SkyLINE, a new mixed-use affordable housing development built next to the Rancho Bernardo Transit Center. The seven story, 100-unit project sits on a former Metropolitan Transit System parking lot and provides affordable homes for individuals and families. More
North County Community Resource Fair Set for March 11
Community members are invited to a free North County Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Vista Courthouse’s north parking lot, 325 South Melrose Drive. More
County Begins Construction on Edgemoor Acute Psychiatric Unit
Construction is underway to renovate a 13,500 square-foot wing at the County’s Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility campus to convert it into a new Acute Psychiatric Unit in Santee. More
Senior Volunteers Harvest Goodness and Turn Surplus into Service
The County is dedicated to helping older adults stay independent, safe, healthy and engaged. For the past three decades, a local group of senior volunteers has found a sweet way to do that – while providing fresh produce to their community. More
New County Affordable Housing Developments Open Waitlists for Low Income Households
San Diego residents with housing vouchers will soon have new rental options. Waitlists for two newly developed affordable housing communities in Fallbrook and San Marcos will open this week. More
County Shares Financial Update, Invites Residents to Help Shape 2026-27 Budget
The County of San Diego’s Board of Supervisors received a financial update on their current budget Tuesday as the County works on building a new 2026-27 budget for approval in June. More
State Declares Citrus Quarantine in Ramona
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) declared a new citrus quarantine in Ramona on March 2 after detecting the fatal citrus-greening disease known as Huanglongbing (HLB) in two residential citrus trees during regular inspections. More
County Probation Unites Partners to Strengthen Youth Reentry Services
County Probation brought together more than 70 community and healthcare partners at the Youth Transition Campus on Feb. 26 to strengthen coordination for youth reentering the community under the statewide California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Justice Involved (JI) Initiative. More
Sexually Transmitted Infections Continue to Fall in San Diego County
For the second consecutive year, San Diego County has reported a decline in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), a trend mirrored across California, according to new 2024 data from the California Department of Public Health. More
County’s CLEAR Ordinance Takes Effect to Safeguard Civil Liberties in Public Facilities
The policy protects due process and helps ensure that people can access essential services without fear or disruption. The ordinance is designed to create safe spaces for both the public accessing programs and County employees. More
Postcards Sent to Registered Voters for June Gubernatorial Primary
The San Diego County Registrar of Voters office has mailed more than two million postcards to the County’s registered voters, outlining voting options for the June 2 Gubernatorial Primary Election. More
Senior Affordable Housing Expands in North County with La Sábila Opening
A new affordable housing community for older adults has officially opened on South Santa Fe Avenue in North County. La Sábila, located just outside the City of Vista in unincorporated San Diego County, offers 85 affordable apartments for residents ages 55 and older. More
Have A Say in Building County Budget
Get involved and share your feedback on what you’d like to include in the County’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year starting July 1. More
Community Invited to Reimagine Future of San Pasqual Academy
The County of San Diego is seeking community input around the future of San Pasqual Academy, a 238-acre residential campus that has provided foster youth with housing, education and enrichment for 25 years. More
First EMS Corps Training Class Graduates in San Diego County
County Fire celebrated the graduation of its first EMS Corps cohort, marking a milestone for a new program that prepares young adults for careers as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). The program combines classroom instruction with intensive, hands-on learning. Students practiced real-life emergency scenarios, including trauma simulations and field drills that tested teamwork and quick decision-making.…
Kitchen Team Filling Hearts and Bellies at County’s Polinsky Children’s Center
“Believe in yourself.” “Have a blast today.” “Life is better with you.” These are just some of the daily reminders the young residents at the County’s A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children's Center are seeing when they open their paper snack sacks at school. More
County Names Experienced Public Safety Leader to Head Office of Emergency Services
The County announced a new director of Emergency Services, who brings decades of fire protection and emergency management leadership experience. More
How to Get Ready for the Storm Heading Our Way
San Diego County is expecting a second storm to bring rain, wind and snow to our communities beginning early Wednesday morning. County residents are reminded to follow a few simple steps to prepare for emergencies. Storms across San Diego County can lead to flooding, power outages or wildfires due to severe wind, dangerous road conditions…
More Storms on the Way, Free Sandbags Available
With more and potentially heavy rains still forecasted this week, the County and CAL FIRE are providing free bags and/or sand at numerous fire stations for people who live in the unincorporated areas. More
Valentine’s Day Weddings – A County Labor of Love
Planning a wedding can take months. Now imagine getting ready for more than 150 weddings all in one day. More
County Launches Aging Dashboard to Support Older Adults
The County launched a new Aging Dashboard this week, providing the public and policymakers an interactive way to track key metrics impacting the region’s growing population of older adults. More
County Approves New Traffic Signals, Road Improvements and Filtration Project
The Board of Supervisors approved three major infrastructure projects to improve safety, mobility and sustainability in unincorporated communities: new traffic signals in Lakeside and Fallbrook, road upgrades in Valley Center and a stormwater filtration project in Fallbrook. More
County Updates Zoning Rules to Support Boutique Wineries
The Board of Supervisors has approved changes to the County Zoning Ordinance that allow amplified live music at boutique wineries—small-scale operations that sell wine and offer public tasting areas. More
Probation Program Helps People Stay on Track
San Diego County’s Probation Department reports its supportive approach is working, with most people under probation avoiding future problems—even after supervision ends. More
County Launches New Dashboards to Track Progress on Ending Homelessness
The County has launched new interactive dashboards on its website, giving the public real-time access to data and milestones on programs aimed at reducing homelessness. More
County Offices to Close on Presidents Day
All San Diego County offices, family resource centers, public health centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed to the public Monday, Feb. 16 to commemorate the Presidents’ Day holiday. More
15th Annual ‘Love Your Heart’ Campaign Kicks Off Feb. 9
The County’s Love Your Heart campaign is celebrating 15 years of raising awareness of the silent dangers of heart disease. Since its launch in 2011, more than a half million people have received blood pressure screenings. More
County Urges Measles Vaccination as Cases Rise Nationwide
The measles virus could make its way to San Diego soon, with five recently confirmed measles cases in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Exposures in those counties have been reported at Disneyland, airports, restaurants, shops and other public spaces. More
New County Psychiatric Facility Opens in Oceanside
The new County-funded Psychiatric Health Facility in Oceanside has completed its first month of operation, providing short-term inpatient psychiatric care a total of 31 people to date with 10 in care earlier this week. More
Ramona Community Resource Center Marks First Year in New Location
The new Ramona Community Resource Center celebrated its first year in its new location, serving as a one-stop place for County services like mental health, nutrition, and healthcare. More
County Helps Businesses Prepare for Federal Enforcement Actions
Businesses and employees concerned about federal immigration enforcement actions can learn about their rights through a new video training series. More
County Equity Impact Grant Program Strengthens Nonprofits, Earns Statewide Award
The County Equity Impact Grant Program helped small, minority-led nonprofits expand services, secure major funding, and build long-term capacity, earning statewide recognition for innovation. More
County Employees Make Point-in-Time Count Annual Tradition
Hundreds of San Diego County Employees woke up extra early this morning to participate in the annual Point-in-Time Count. During the one-day outreach event, volunteers walk and drive through local communities to engage with and collect data from people experiencing homelessness. More
County Budget Workshop Highlights Financial Planning, Identifies Challenges
As planning ramps up for the County’s upcoming budget, finance staff outlined what to expect during a budget workshop at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. More
County Officials Report a 3% Increase in Annual Suicide Rate
San Diego County today confirmed 377 suicide deaths in 2024, a 3% increase in the suicide rate from the previous year. Overall, suicide rates are down 8% from 2016 and 4% from 2020. More
County Accessible Ballfield Reopens as Padres Park
With help from the Swingin’ Friar, the County marked the official reopening and renaming of the former Miracle Field to Padres Park at San Dieguito Park. More
Free Trainings Available to Save Lives
More than 750,000 people have learned hands-only CPR as part of the Revive & Survive San Diego Initiative launched in January 2024. The initiative is closer to its goal of training one million people to do hands-only CPR. More
County Opens Doors to Hundreds of New Affordable Homes in 2025
It has been a busy and exciting year of progress as San Diego County continues to address the housing crisis and prioritize affordable housing. In calendar year 2025, the County celebrated the completion of nine new affordable housing developments, adding a total of 867 apartment homes to the region. More
San Diego County EBT Theft Drops 84% After State Issues Chip Card
Enhanced security measures and new chips have led to an 84% reduction in electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card thefts effecting San Diego County’s CalFresh, CalWORKs and General Relief recipients. More
Learn About County’s Budget Process, Get a Say on Priorities
The County Board of Supervisors will offer a budget workshop and set aside a time for community input on budget priorities on Tuesday, Jan. 27. More
First Hantavirus Detection of 2026
The County detected hantavirus in a Western harvest mouse found near Los Penasquitos Ranch House (92129) during a routine inspection. More
Measuring What Matters: County Launches Key Performance Indicators
The County of San Diego is using a new way to measure the impact of its work. The County developed 26 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to not only focus on performance but also identify areas for growth and opportunity. More
Spirit Fund Lives on to Help Injured Shelter Animals
A fund set up to help an abused puppy survive in 2008 continues to help other animals get intensive medical care. More
County Encourages Residents to Join County Employees in Annual Point-in-Time Count
Every year, hundreds of residents and County employees wake before the sun rises to take part in the annual Point-in-Time Count, a one-day snapshot of the region’s homeless population. More
Additional Affordable Housing Headed to South Bay
An outdated motel in Chula Vista will soon be transformed into new affordable housing. Palomar Point broke ground today at 1160 Walnut Avenue, the site of the former Palomar Motel, to begin renovations on 27 new permanent supportive housing units. More
County Supervisors Select Chair for 2026
The County Board of Supervisors select Chair Terra Lawson-Remer as chair for 2026 during an organizational meeting Tuesday. More
Board of Supervisors Appoints New County Counsel
The Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of Damon M. Brown as County Counsel after a national recruitment, bringing broad and diverse experience at the national, state and local levels. More
County Offices to Close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
San Diego County public offices, family resource centers, public health clinics, libraries and animal shelters will be closed Monday, Jan. 19 for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. More
County Public Health Officials Urge Childhood and Adolescent Vaccine Schedule
County public health officials continue to encourage childhood and adolescent vaccinations recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). More
Top County News Stories of 2025
Enlisting the public’s help to identify a Jane Doe and find an animal abuse suspect; an Oscar-buzzy blockbuster filmed in San Diego County; what to know about hantavirus, coyotes and the federal government shutdown; and adding tiny homes on wheels to the County’s housing supply — those were among the most read stories on County…
Longtime County Employee Named Chief Deputy of Tax Collection
The County has a new chief deputy of tax collection. Longtime County employee Detra Williams was appointed to the position effective Jan. 6 More
County Library Releases Top Ten Checkout Lists for 2025
Finding books on a library’s top ten checkout list is no surprise, but a new category has made its way onto the County Library’s list. More
County Public Health Lab Starts Testing Local Wastewater for Diseases
For the first time, the County’s public health lab today began routine in-house wastewater testing, with the results available on an online public dashboard. More
Leadership Transitions Announced as County Continues Transformation
Three high profile County departments will have new leaders, and the hiring process is underway for several other leadership positions as the County’s continuing transformation begins the new year, bringing new opportunities to improve efficiency, maximize resources and boost innovation in service of our diverse community. More
County Offices Will Close for New Year’s Day
To commemorate the New Year, San Diego County public offices, family resource centers, public health clinics, libraries and animal shelters will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1. More
Teens Deliver Holiday Cheer Through Annual Ring and Run Tradition
Laughter, teamwork, and a little holiday mischief filled the air Dec. 19, as teens from the County’s Spring Valley and Lakeside Teen Centers teamed up to deliver surprise gifts to local families during their annual Ring and Run event. More
Holiday fun for all at County Medical Therapy Unit
Holiday celebrations and seasonal events are in full swing, but for children with physical disabilities or chronic health challenges, participation is often difficult and limited. To help spread the joy of the holidays, the County’s Medical Therapy Units (MTU) host several winter special events for their clients each December, including a Holly Jolly Holiday Party.…
County Monitoring Christmas Week Storm
The County of San Diego is closely monitoring National Weather Service forecasts as a winter storm is expected to impact the region Tuesday, December 23. More