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County Receives $250,000 for Child Safety Seat Education Program
The County’s Health and Human Services Agency received a California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) grant to support its efforts to educate parents and caregivers about the importance of child safety seats. The grant program runs through September 2025. More
County Receives Grant to Run a Program for High-Risk DUI Offenders
County Probation received a $642,600 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for an intensive probation supervision program for high-risk individuals with serious felony and/or multiple driving under the influence (DUI) convictions. The grant program runs through September 2025. More
County Receives $125,000 Office of Traffic Safety Grant for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program
County Health and Human Services Agency has received a $125,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program. The program will promote safe practices for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers’ on how to responsibly share roads and paths. The grant program runs through September 2025. More
Help Build San Diego County
The community is invited to learn about the County’s upcoming building projects in the region, give their input and have a little fun at the same time More
County Advances Equity in Job Hiring for Formerly Incarcerated
A new County ordinance builds on the state’s Fair Chance Act to give people with a criminal past a better chance of gaining jobs in the unincorporated area. More
Bomb Threat at Registrar of Voters Investigated, Is Not Credible
The County of San Diego Registrar of Voters received a bomb threat early Friday evening at its office in Kearny Mesa. Sheriff’s deputies conducted an investigation. They determined the threat was not credible, and those who were in the building were safe. More
Video Wall Adds Safety, Awareness for CAL FIRE
A new Haivision Wall allows fire personnel to monitor new fires from headquarters and give units arriving to a scene better information about what they can expect. Previously, units would be going in blind. The wall also displays important perimeter and terrain maps to help field units. More
County and Prebys Foundation Join Forces to Help Local Artists, Support Art and Culture Sustainability
A new partnership will dramatically boost funding opportunities for local artists. More
Vista Azul Affordable Housing Opens in Carlsbad
A grand opening ceremony was held this week for Vista Azul in Carlsbad, the newest affordable housing community in the county for low-income individuals and families. More
$11.5M Available from County for Affordable Housing and Veterans
The County has made $11.5 million available to finance the creation of affordable housing to benefit low-income people and unsheltered veterans. More
County Offices to Close for Veterans Day Holiday
All public San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed Monday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. More
County Urges Residents to Get Disaster Ready, 10 Steps to Get Started
Due to the high winds forecast and wildfire potential, County Emergency Services offers this quick checklist of things to do in preparation for any emergency or disaster. More
Red Flag Warning Issued Wednesday and Thursday due to Extreme Fire Danger
The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov 7. The Red Flag Warning has been issued due to strong gusty winds, low humidity and is in effect for the inland valleys and mountains of San…
When to Expect Presidential General Election Results
On election night, we all want to know the results right away, but counting ballots takes time. More
Tijuana River Valley Pollution Survey Completion Rate Passes 1,000 Mark
A new survey asking San Diegans how Tijuana River sewage pollution has impacted their lives hit a milestone this weekend when the thousandth form was completed. More
Trail Named after Longtime Ramona Resident
In a surprise ceremony, a trail at the Luelf Pond County Preserve was named for a nearby and long-time resident who has spent decades championing trails and the community of Ramona. More
Mail Ballots – Behind the Scenes
You’ve returned your mail ballot for the upcoming election. Now what happens to it? The mail ballot undergoes a secure process before it gets added to the count. More
Tuesday is the Last Day to Vote in the Presidential General Election
Tuesday, Nov. 5, is the final day to cast your ballot in the Presidential General Election. But voters can still vote early today at any one of more than 200 vote centers or drop off their ballot at any of the Registrar’s 150 official ballot drop boxes around the county. More
Over 200 Vote Centers Available Saturday
Additional vote centers and six super centers open Saturday allowing voters to cast their ballot early at any one of more than 200 vote centers in the county. More
County Holds Halloween-Themed Wedding Ceremonies
Couples who said “I do” to their ‘Boo’ Thursday at the County Administration Center were in for a treat with a Halloween-themed wedding ceremony. More
Law Enforcement Work to Keep Election Day Safe, Secure
Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in San Diego County are working together to make sure Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, is a safe experience for all voters. More
Wild Bat Found in Oceanside Parking Lot Tests Positive for Rabies
County public health officials are looking for anyone who may have come into contact with a bat found in a parking lot in Oceanside that later tested positive for rabies. More
Keep the Flu Away from You
The winter months are quickly approaching and so is peak season for influenza. Now is the time to protect yourself and your family from the flu. The County provides flu vaccines at Public Health Centers throughout the region. Each year in October and November, the County also hosts flu events to bring the flu vaccine…
Get Rid of Your Unused, Expired Prescription Drugs
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, and the County is encouraging community members to collect their unused and expired medications and take them to a drop off location around the County. More
Public’s Help Needed to Identify John Doe
San Diego County Medical Examiner’s investigators are asking for the public’s help to identify a man hit by a car on Mapleview Street in Lakeside on August 30. They want to notify his family of his death. More
Starting Saturday, 39 Vote Centers Open for November Presidential General Election
You don’t have to wait until Election Day to vote in person. Voters can take advantage of early voting at 39 vote centers starting Saturday, Oct. 26. More
County Reports Second Locally Acquired Dengue Case
The County is investigating a second case of locally acquired dengue. This second case is not related to the first case of locally acquired dengue that occurred earlier this month in Escondido. More
County Highlights First Year of CARE Act Accomplishments
A year into the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act program, San Diego County leads the state in results with 71 CARE agreements and two graduations. More
Board Approves New Playground Makeover in Lakeside
The County Board of Supervisors approved the replacement of a playground at Cactus County Park in Lakeside this week, clearing the way toward hiring a contractor to begin construction. More
Registrar Reminds Voters to Vote Early for November Presidential General Election
If you’re a registered voter and haven’t cast your ballot yet, you’ll soon get a reminder from the Registrar’s office that you have less than two weeks to cast your ballot for the November Presidential General Election. More
A Second Federal Tijuana River Valley Health Survey Starts Today
People working and living near the polluted Tijuana River Valley and area beaches have an opportunity to share their experiences with a federal agency that monitors community health. More
CDC and County Launch Health Survey in Tijuana River Valley
Months of planning and coordination came together Thursday morning as teams of volunteers began interviewing residents living near the Tijuana River Valley about sewage pollution and its effect on their health and well-being. More
Register to Vote by Oct. 21 for November Presidential General Election
If you want to vote in the November Presidential General Election, you must register by Monday, Oct. 21 to receive a ballot in the mail. More
Tijuana River Valley Health Assessment in Partnership with CDC Begins
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is in San Diego working with County public health staff and volunteers to interview people who live near the Tijuana River Valley about their experiences with sewage pollution in the area. More
County Breaks Ground on New Animal Shelter
County officials all stepped aside for Howard the dog to take the first dig at the groundbreaking for the new 23,000-square-foot County animal shelter. When completed in early 2026, it will provide a new standard of care in animal housing for long-term animals as they patiently wait for a new home. The new shelter in…
Sweetwater Riverbed Outreach Provides Homeless Fresh Start
People experiencing homelessness and living in the Sweetwater Riverbed area have new hope for permanent housing. A state grant for $5.1 million and the collaborative work between the County, the City of Chula Vista, National City and California Department of Transportation has led to greater homeless outreach, increasing numbers of people transitioning into housing and…
Leaving San Diego Riverbed for a New Home
A $17 million grant to the county from the state’s Encampment Resolution Fund to resolve encampments in the riverbed is creating results. Expanded outreach is helping people experiencing homelessness find safe and stable housing and connect to supportive services while the riverbed area is being cleaned up. More
County Agriculture Blooming Again in New Crop Report
San Diego County releases its 2023 annual Crop Report showing totals and trends in local agriculture. So, what tops the list? More
San Diego County Annual Report Shows Community in Action
The County works with the community to address the region’s challenges and together, we are getting results. You’ll see our achievements in the County’s Fiscal Year 2023/24 Annual Report released Thursday. More
County Invites you to Check Your Mood
When was the last time you asked yourself “How are you feeling?” It’s something we ask others all the time but less often do we ask the same of ourselves. The County’s Check Your Mood Day is an opportunity to do just that. More
No Tricks, Just Pet Treats
County shelter pets are trick or treating for homes early this year and they will wear nearly anything for treats! Adoptable pets dressed up as a “harey” witch, a lettuce vampire, two wiggly jack-o-lanterns, a slobbery-kissy fairy, King Meow II, a rootin,’ tootin’ cowboy and a “dreaded” pirate. More
County Expanding Mental Health Care Through Recuperative Care Beds
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has accepted a $12.4 million grant from the state and approved using $8 million in other funds to expand access to mental health services. More
150 Official Ballot Drop Boxes Open for November Presidential General Election
Starting Tuesday, Oct. 8, registered voters can return their mail ballot for the November Presidential General Election to any one of 150 official ballot drop boxes located around the county. More
County Reports First Locally Acquired Dengue Case
The County is investigating the first ever case of locally acquired dengue. The Escondido resident who became sick with dengue did not travel to an area where the mosquito transmitted illness is common. No additional locally acquired cases have been identified at this time. More
Volunteers Fan Out in Sewage Impacted South County Neighborhoods
Teams of volunteers hit the streets in South County this week to hand out information about an upcoming community health assessment related to the sewage pollution in the Tijuana River Valley. More
County’s Aging Roadmap Highlights Needs of Growing Population
The County’s Board of Supervisors recently received an update on the Aging Roadmap, which serves as the County’s framework for creating supportive and inclusive communities where people of all ages and abilities have broad and equitable opportunities to thrive. More
Ballots Go Out to Registered Voters for Presidential General Election
Over 1.9 million ballots are on their way to the County’s registered voters for the November Presidential General Election. More
County Announces New Hires to Lead Government Affairs and Communications
New leaders in the County’s Economic Development and Government Affairs and Communications Offices have been announced. More
Rural Health Discharge Program Extended
A medical team that provides in-home follow-up care to patients who were recently hospitalized at Sharp Grossmont Hospital is helping them avoid unplanned returns to the emergency room. More
County Distributing Information to Residents Ahead of CDC Community Health Assessment
County Public Health staff and volunteers will walk door-to-door in South County neighborhoods Thursday handing out information about an upcoming community health assessment, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to address sewage pollution along the Tijuana River Valley. More
CARE Act Reaches One Year Anniversary
Today, October first, marks the one year anniversary of the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act program. It has been a successful and inspiring first year. More
Honor Beloved Pets for Día de los Muertos and Consider Adopting a New Love
County Animal Services is honoring the lives of beloved pets who have passed as part of the Day of the Dead. This cultural tradition, which celebrates the memory of loved ones, including pets, invites the community to share a photo of departed pets and consider offering some of that love to a County shelter pet.…
County Breaks Ground on Phase One of Bradley Avenue Road Project
County officials and community partners broke ground Tuesday to celebrate the start of phase one of the Bradley Avenue Road Improvements Project in El Cajon. More
County’s Edgemoor Ranked Among California’s Best Nursing Homes
The County of San Diego’s Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility has again been recognized as one of the top nursing homes in the state of California by Newsweek magazine. More
TB Exposure Reported at Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church in La Jolla
The County’s Tuberculosis Control Program is working with Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church to notify church members and visitors potentially exposed to tuberculosis (TB). More