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Upcoming Work on Border Sewage System May Temporarily Increase Tijuana River Valley Flows
The second and final phase in the connection of a sewer line in Mexico (the new International Collector) will begin soon and may temporarily increase wastewater flows to the U.S. More
Wild Bat Found Inside Safari Park Tests Positive for Rabies
County public health officials are looking for people who may have come in contact with a bat found at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:45 a.m. that later tested positive for rabies. More
VIDEO: Crest Community Prepares for Wildfires
After experiencing two devastating wildfires, the Crest community in the East County is creating defensible space, with the help of CAL FIRE. The fire break project is close to 165 acres and runs about 6.5 miles long and encircles the community. Be Prepared. Visit AlertSanDiego.org More
Nine Animals Impounded from Julian Animal Wellness Center
County Animal Services and San Diego Sheriff’s deputies served a search warrant Friday at Urban Feline, a holistic animal wellness center in Julian, and impounded nine animals in need of immediate veterinary attention. More
Local Mom Who Survived Cardiac Arrest for 86 Minutes Celebrates One Year Anniversary
A year ago, Michelle Alvarado faced death, only to be saved by an extraordinary medical procedure. Recently, she celebrated that one-year anniversary with Nick Black, the National City Fire Department paramedic who made the right call at the right time and helped save her life. More
County Advances Plans for 224 Affordable Housing Units on Surplus Land
The County of San Diego is moving forward with plans to build 224 affordable homes on surplus County-owned land. More
Update on Restaurant Salmonella Outbreak
To date, the County has recorded 37 probable and confirmed cases of people who have gotten sick with Salmonella after dining at the Aladdin Mediterranean Café in the Clairemont San Diego area between April 25 to May 1. More
Community Events Planned for CalFresh Awareness Month
Learn more about CalFresh and get in-person help with the application process at a variety of events throughout May in recognition of CalFresh Awareness Month. More
Wildfire Preparedness and Defensible Space
As part of Wildfire Preparedness Week, CAL FIRE teamed up with California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety to demonstrate the significantly different burn rates between a home that has been hardened against wildfire and one that has not been. More
Flag Football Brings Youth and Officers Together
Justice-involved youth and law enforcement came together recently for a day of mentorship and teamwork during a special game of flag football at the Youth Transition Campus. More
County Contributes $12.5 Million to 81 Units of New Supportive Housing
County Supervisors today voted unanimously to contribute about $12.5 million in partnership with the San Diego Housing Commission and City of San Diego on an 81-unit permanent supportive housing development at 7798 Starling Drive in San Diego. More
Probation Youth Learn Life Skills While Helping the Community
Young people from the Probation Department’s Youth Transition Campus (YTC) are supporting community members in need by taking part in a food packaging initiative with a local church. More
Celebrating our County Nurses
It is National Nurses Week, and the County wants to thank all nurses, including the nearly 500 public health nurses, for the excellent care they provide to San Diego County residents every day. More
County Investigating Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Local Restaurant
County public health officials are investigating an outbreak of salmonella linked to dining at Aladdin Mediterranean Café in the Clairemont area of San Diego. More
Tuberculosis Exposure Reported at St. Michael’s Catholic Church
The County’s Tuberculosis Control Program is working with St. Michael’s Catholic Church in the Paradise Hills area of San Diego to notify church members and visitors potentially exposed late last year to tuberculosis (TB). More
County Releases Recommended Budget to Public
The County released a balanced, $8.62 billion recommended budget Thursday that prioritizes vital services and the region’s needs while addressing funding challenges. More
County Probation Students Take on Societal Issues
Six students from the Youth Transition Campus Soar Academy received strong praise from a panel of eight scholastic judges for presenting their solutions to change a global societal issue for the better. More
Postcards Sent to Registered Voters for District One Special General Election
Over 370,000 postcards are on their way to registered voters in the County of San Diego’s First Supervisorial District listing their voting options for the July 1 special general election. More
Probation Youth, Officers Sprint Over Challenging Obstacles in 5K Run
Five County Probation youth from the Youth Transition Campus, and five officers ran over rugged terrain, mud crawled and climbed ropes as part of the 5K Spartan Sprint recently in Valley Center. More
East County Community Resource Fair Offers Help to Hundreds
The County of San Diego recently hosted its second annual East County Community Resource Fair, bringing together more than 90 service providers to support people on probation and other community members. More
New Dashboard Tracks South County Water and Odor Pollution
An interactive online dashboard and map has gone live displaying current environmental conditions in South County including beach water quality and sewage odor data. More
Mental Health for All at NAMIWalks San Diego
Coming together around mental health provides community members with a safe space for uplifting hope and healing. It is the goal of the annual NAMIWalks and Mental Wellness Expo this Saturday, April 26, 2025. More
County Ahead of Schedule to Meet State Housing Goals
The County recently reported its 2024 housing totals through the General Plan & Housing Element Annual Progress Report. More
County Hosts Earth Day 2025 Fair
The County and several community organizations hosted an Earth Day Fair on Friday at the County Operations Center. Interactive booths featured information about recycling, stormwater protection, food waste prevention and ways people can help protect and improve water quality with everyday actions. More
County Pet Licensing Easier, Adds Services with DocuPet
Customers who buy a dog license, either as a new adoption or for renewal through San Diego County Animal Services are getting added value with a new free 24/7 lost pet service that helps keep animals out of shelters and gets them safely back home. More
County Residents Learn About County Budget, Services
County residents had a chance to ask questions and learn about the role of the County budget in their daily lives at an evening open house in Kearny Mesa Thursday. More
Applications Open for Teen Summer Camp Focused on Public Health
A popular summer camp for local high school students who want to learn more about public health is accepting applications. Public Health Advocate Camp gives students access to public health professionals and practical experience at no cost. More
State of the County Address Focuses on New Ideas in Challenging Times
San Diego County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Terra Lawson-Remer gave the State of the County address during an evening presentation on Wednesday, April 16. More
New Public Health Services Live Well on Wheels Bus Hits the Road
Public Health Services has a new mobile resource to help deliver health services and information directly to local communities. The County’s latest Live Well on Wheels (LWoW) bus made its debut this month and will soon hit the road. More
County Takes to the Sky Again to Fight Mosquitoes
San Diego County’s Vector Control Program is scheduled to conduct its first routine aerial larvicide drops of the year next week on up to 52 local waterways to help stop mosquitoes from potentially spreading diseases like West Nile virus. More
Everyone Has a Role in a Disaster
First responders make up less than 1 percent of people who call San Diego County home and if a major disaster occurs, they will respond to the highest priority calls. More
County Invites You to Family-friendly Budget Open House
Learn how the County budget affects you and have a little fun, too. More
14 Public Health Champions Honored by County Leaders
The Health and Human Services Agency’s 2025 Live Well San Diego Public Health Champion Awards Ceremony was held on Friday, April 11. This year, 14 local people and organizations were honored for their extraordinary achievements in to promote and protect the health of all San Diegans. More
VIDEO: County Employees Donate $110K to Community
The County Employees’ Charitable Organization (CECO) distributed $110,002 to 73 community organizations and over $15,000 to the CECO Employee Crisis Fund during its annual awards ceremony at the Southeastern Live Well Center Friday. More
County Offers Guidance Following Increase in Tijuana River Valley Sewage Odors
The County is monitoring reports of an uptick in primarily overnight hydrogen sulfide (H2S) readings in the Tijuana River Valley, creating odor issues in the South County. More
It’s Spring, Time to Clean and We Have Tips!
It’s April—and that means it’s the time of year again to break out the supplies and start those annual spring-cleaning projects. And we've got tips to help you do it! More
Celebrate Earth Month with the County
April is Earth Month. Celebrated throughout the globe, this year’s theme is “Our Power, Our Planet” and includes a call for people to pledge to do something to make our planet greener. More
Spring Break-Out for Shelter Pets
Join the sun, fun, and forever homes spring break “paw-ty” at County Animal Services. Shelter pets are ready to trade kennel life for beach vibes — and you can help make their spring break-out dreams come true. More
Southeastern Live Well Center Wins National Award
The County’s Southeastern Live Well Center (SELWC) has been named the Best of the Best by a national engineering and construction journal. After a nearly yearlong review of 800 contenders nationwide, the Southeastern Live Well Center was named the best construction project in 2024 and highlighted by the editors of Engineering News-Record (ENR). More
Special Primary Election Results – When to Expect Them
Counting ballots takes time, even for a special election like the First Supervisorial District, Special Primary Election. More
Tuesday is Last Day to Vote in District One Special Primary Election
Tuesday, April 8, is the final day to cast your ballot in the special primary election for the County of San Diego’s First Supervisorial District. Monday, April 7 will be the last chance to vote early. Eligible voters can cast their ballots from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at any one of seven vote centers…
State Declares Citrus Quarantine Expansion in Valley Center
The California Department of Food and Agriculture declared a citrus quarantine expansion in Valley Center on March 26, after detecting the fatal citrus tree disease known as Huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening, in two citrus trees in residential neighborhoods in the Valley Center area during regular inspections. More
County is Warning the Public Not to Eat Locally Harvested Shellfish
The County of San Diego is advising people not to eat locally harvested mussels, clams, scallops or oysters not purchased from a state-certified commercial shellfish harvester or dealer. More
County Public Defender Takes Part in Binational Training in Baja
San Diego County public defenders teamed up with the Baja Public Defender’s Office to provide a two-day training and guidance on delivering oral arguments in court. More
County Kicks Off 41st Annual Blood Drive
One in seven people hospitalized need blood and blood banks supplying those hospitals often face shortages. More
Input Sessions to Guide New Behavioral Health Workforce Programs Planned Next Week
The County is taking the next step in its strategy to expand the region’s public behavioral health workforce to support the community. More
County Leadership in Health and Human Services Inspires Next Generation
San Diego State University students and alumni had the opportunity to learn about careers in health and human services directly from experts with the County’s Health and Human Services Agency at a 3-day career fair. The event was held this week to inspire students and alumni to pursue careers in public service. More
Starting Saturday, Seven Vote Centers Open for Special Primary Election
If you live in the County of San Diego’s First Supervisorial District, you can cast your ballot early at any one of seven vote centers in the district starting Saturday, March 29. More
Registrar Reminds District One Voters to Vote Early for Special Primary Election
If you’re a registered voter living in the County of San Diego’s First Supervisorial District and haven’t cast your ballot yet, you’ll soon get a reminder that you have less than two weeks to vote in the April 8 special primary election. More
County, State, Labor Leaders Celebrate Workers, Give Wage Theft Progress Report
More wage theft victims in San Diego County are getting the pay they’ve earned. County, state and labor leaders delivered that message as they gathered to celebrate workers, and report advances on addressing wage theft. More
Tsunami Zone Awareness Week
Did you know California is in a Tsunami zone? In the case of a major earthquake, tsunami waves could be generated off the coast of California. While the probability of a tsunami is lower than in other parts of the world, the hazard does exist and what to do in the case of emergency is…
Public Art Elevates New Public Health Lab
The County’s state-of-the-art Public Health Laboratory is nearing completion with a grand opening celebration scheduled for Spring 2025. Included in plans for the $93 million lab are three original commissioned art pieces both inside and outside the building. More
County Makes Speaking at Board Meetings Easier Than Ever
Have you ever wanted to speak about an issue at a San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting? Well, the County is introducing changes to make it easier to do than ever before! More
Leave Measles Out of Spring Break
The number of measles cases in the United States continues to grow this year. While a large outbreak is centered in Texas and New Mexico, there are over 400 confirmed cases across 19 states and at least two confirmed fatalities. The best way to protect yourself and your family from measles is with a vaccine.…
Probation Youth Get a Say in Influencing Positive Changes
This week ten young women from the Youth Transition Campus sat down with local law enforcement officers to expand their understanding and learn from each other’s experiences and perspectives, all with the goal of improving how officers do their jobs. More
County to Hold Week of Action to Promote Workers’ Rights and Foster Business Empowerment
The County of San Diego’s Labor Standards and Enforcement is holding its third annual César Chávez Week of Action from March 25-29. This weeklong series honors labor rights activist César Chávez by educating workers, employers and community members about labor rights and fair workplace practices. The theme of this year’s week of action is “Building…
County Raises Awareness Ahead of World Tuberculosis Day
County Public Health Services is raising awareness about tuberculosis—a preventable and curable disease—ahead of World Tuberculosis Day on Monday, March 24. More
Register to Vote by March 24 for District One Special Primary Election
If you live in the County of San Diego’s First Supervisorial District and want to vote in the April 8 special primary election, you must register by Monday, March 24, to receive a ballot in the mail. More
County Offices to Close for Cesar Chavez Day
San Diego County public offices, family resource centers, library branches and animal shelters will be closed Monday, March 31 in observance of Cesar Chavez Day. More
Report Storm Damage in Unincorporated San Diego County with the Tell Us Now App
Most people in the region likely noted this week's rain and — in some parts of the county—snow. Residents of San Diego County’s unincorporated areas can report non-emergency storm damage through the “Tell Us Now!” app. More
County Supervisors Hear Financial Outlook for Upcoming Budget
County financial experts provided an update on the County’s financial outlook at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting and set the stage for the upcoming budget that goes into effect on July 1. More
Asst. DA Honored with Prestigious ABA Award
The American Bar Association (ABA) awarded its prestigious Curtin-Maleng Award to Assistant District Attorney Dwain Woodley for his work as a prosecutor in seeking justice for his clients. More
Don’t Rely on Luck, Survive and Recover in a Disaster
Giving yourself and your family the best chance in a local disaster isn’t just about luck, it’s about planning and preparing for various hazards to lower injuries, deaths and perhaps even damages. More
29 Official Ballot Drop Boxes Open for District One Special Primary Election
Starting Tuesday, March 11, registered voters in the County of San Diego’s First Supervisorial District have the additional option of returning their mail ballot for the April 8 special primary election to any one of 29 official ballot drop boxes located around the district. More
How Much do You Need to Worry About Hantavirus?
Hantavirus – a family of viruses which can cause serious illness or death – has been in the news lately after the wife of actor Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, according to New Mexico medical investigators. While exposure to hantavirus is rare, people should be careful around wild rodents as there…
The Rain is Coming; Here are Driving Tips and Sandbag Locations
With potentially heavy rains in the forecast, the County and CAL FIRE are offering driving tips to everyone and free sandbags to residents and businesses in the unincorporated areas. More
Help Shape the County’s Budget
The County wants your input on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which starts on July 1. More
Ballots Go Out to Registered Voters for District One Special Primary Election
Over 370,000 ballots are on their way to registered voters in the County of San Diego’s First Supervisorial District for the April 8 special primary election. More
Luck Flows Both Ways! Spin for a Discounted Adoption Fee
Consider this your lucky month if you’re looking to adopt a pet. County Animal Services is putting fate in your hands with its own Wheel o’ Fortune for pet adoptions. Give the wheel a spin to see your discounted pet adoption fee. This promotion runs through all of March. More
Fire Chief Motivates Young Men to Pursue First Responder Careers
Sixteen young men who are part of a joint County Probation and Fire training program dove into history to find inspiration from trail blazers in first responder careers. More
Voter Information Pamphlets Go Out to Registered Voters for District One Special Primary Election
Voter information pamphlets are on their way to over 376,000 registered voters in the County of San Diego’s First Supervisorial District for the April 8 special primary election. More
County Investigating First Bird Flu Case in Cat
County Public Health officials are investigating a suspected case of bird flu (H5N1) in a house cat from East County. More
You Should Meet in the CBO Suite
Inside the Southeastern Live Well Center, a Community Based Organizations (CBO) Suite is available to local groups who serve the community. The workspace is free to use and an ideal location for organizations that don’t have a budget for a permanent office. More
County Holds First North County Community Resource Fair
Hundreds of people attended the first North County Community Resource Fair this week at the Superior Court in Vista, seeking some welcoming help as they work to successfully reenter and rejoin their neighborhoods and communities. More
County Breaks Ground on New Casa de Oro Library
County officials and community members broke ground Wednesday on a project that will bring a new library branch to Casa de Oro to meet the growing needs of the community. More
Saving San Diego’s Adult Residential Facilities
Board and care homes serve adults and seniors with serious behavioral health conditions who need specialized care. Though they fill a critical need, rising costs have many of these residential care facilities struggling to keep their doors open. A state grant program was recently created to help preserve and avoid closures and make some much…
State Issues New EBT Chip Cards to Avoid Fraud
The County’s CalFresh, CalWORKs, and General Relief recipients will receive new security-enhanced benefit cards. More
County Breaks Ground on Phase One of Bonsall Community Park
County officials and community members broke ground Tuesday on a project that will transform a former golf course in North County into more than 24 acres of recreational amenities for the Bonsall community. More
County’s Bancroft Safe Parking Program Provides Road to Housing
Gillie and Henry drove their gray sedan onto the County’s Bancroft Safe Parking site in Spring Valley in January and since then, they say they have been able to breathe a sigh of relief. More
Storms Clear Out for Valentine’s Day Weddings
The day started with a few showers, but the sun came out for many couples saying “I do” on Valentine’s Day. More