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Public Hearing on County’s $9.15 Billion Budget Set for Monday, June 1
San Diego County residents can share their input on the County’s new $9.15 billion recommended budget during a public hearing at 5 p.m., Monday, June 1 at the County Administration Center at 1600 Pacific Highway in San Diego. More
Survey Opens to Measure Economic Impact of Tijuana River Valley Pollution
People who work, live, visit, own businesses or are part of community organizations near the Tijuana River Valley are invited to take a survey measuring the economic impacts of the ongoing sewage pollution. The findings will help guide future funding and long-term solutions. More
New Firehawk Helicopter Now Stationed at Ramona Air Base
San Diego County’s wildfire response just got a major boost. A new CAL FIRE Firehawk helicopter is now permanently based at the Ramona Air Base and officially went into service on Monday. More
Foster Youth Thrive When They Live with Family
In San Diego County, 1,074 children are currently in out-of-home care, and nearly half—531—are living with relatives. Placing children with family members is the County’s preferred option. Research shows foster youth who live with family experience greater stability, less trauma, have stronger long-term behavioral and mental health outcomes, and higher academic achievements. Valerie is a…
County Warns Against Eating Sport-Harvested Mussels Amid Statewide Quarantine
County health officials are reminding people not to eat sport-harvested mussels, clams, scallops or oysters unless they were purchased from a state-certified commercial shellfish harvester or dealer. More
County Reports Two Unrelated Measles Cases; Public Exposure Possible at Two Locations
County public health officials have confirmed two unrelated cases of measles. More
County Reports Two Local Cases in Statewide Kebab Shop E.Coli Outbreak
County health officials are urging anyone who has eaten at The Kebab Shop restaurant chain between March 27 and April 30, 2026, and later became ill with a stomach illness to get medical care right away amid a statewide outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). More
Self-Funded County Airports Support Economy and Travel Community
Following this week’s release of the County’s proposed budget, the Board of Supervisors approved a new aviation lease at McClellan-Palomar Airport providing more options for travelers. More
San Diego County: Select Vote Centers to Open for June Gubernatorial Primary
Starting Saturday, May 23, 41 vote centers across San Diego County will open for early voting. People living in the county can vote in person at any location from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. More
$99.5 Million Grant Advances County Behavioral Health Wellness Campus
This week the County accepted the $99.5 million dollar state grant to help build the Behavioral Health Wellness Campus in the Midway district. More
Leaders Across the State Call for Continued Mobile Crisis Funding
Behavioral health leaders across California and the San Diego County Sheriff gathered yesterday to highlight the lifesaving impacts of Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRTs) as state budget cuts put the future of services at risk. More
County to Work with Youth and Community on Future of San Pasqual Academy
The County Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to expand opportunities for community input on the future of the San Pasqual Academy and its 238-acre campus. More
County Animal Services Caring for Animals Rescued from Julian Property
County Animal Services, the San Diego Humane Society and several rescue partners worked together to remove hundreds of animals from a Julian property where they were not receiving proper care. On May 15, the Humane Farming Association transported two pigs, 12 goats, one sheep and several chickens from the County’s Bonita shelter to begin new…
County Invites Public Input on new Recommended Budget at Virtual Meeting, Open House Events Next Week
The County will hold a virtual meeting and an in-person open house next week to give the public the opportunity to learn more about and weigh in on the County’s $9.15 billion recommended budget. More
County Warns Residents as Amatoxin Mushroom Poisonings Rise
County public health officials are urging residents to avoid foraging for and eating wild mushrooms as amatoxin-related mushroom poisonings continue to rise in parts of the state. More
County Offices Will Close for Memorial Day
San Diego County offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. The closure includes all County public health clinics, family resource centers, library branches and animal shelters. More
San Diego County: Early Voting Options for June Gubernatorial Primary
With less than two weeks to vote in the June 2 Gubernatorial Primary Election, the Registrar of Voters is reminding San Diego County voters that there are many options to vote beyond voting on Election Day. More
County Releases $9.1 Billion Recommended Budget Focused on Stability, Essential Services and Community Needs
The County of San Diego released its recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27, a spending plan totaling more than $9.1 billion. The plan reflects a 6% increase from the current year budget and aims to maintain stability while investing in essential services and responding to growing community needs. More
San Diego County: Register to Vote by May 18 for June Gubernatorial Primary
San Diego County residents must register to vote by Monday, May 18 to get a mail ballot for the June 2 Gubernatorial Primary Election. More
CalFresh Work or Volunteer Requirements Begin June 1
New federal rules taking effect June 1, 2026 mean that some San Diego County residents who receive CalFresh food benefits will need to meet work or volunteer requirements to get or keep CalFresh food benefits. More
County Raises Incentives for Landlords Renting to Veterans
The County has increased leasing bonuses five-fold for landlords who rent to veterans experiencing homelessness, aiming to bring more rental units into the system and expand landlord participation More
Youth Take VR Auto Skills into a Working County Garage
Four young men at the East Mesa Youth Detention Facility spent three months learning automotive repair using virtual reality. This week, they stepped into a real garage to use those skills alongside County mechanics and help maintain County vehicles. More
More Affordable Homes Coming to North County
Construction is underway on Coast Villas, a new affordable housing community in Oceanside for low-income seniors. A groundbreaking ceremony was held today at 1111 S. Coast Highway to celebrate the start of the 56‑unit development. More
Health Officials Urge Complete JYNNEOS Series For Best Mpox Protection
County Public Health officials are urging people at higher risk for mpox to get both doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine as cases rise statewide and globally, including reports of the more severe Clade I strain. More
Public’s Help Needed to Identify Burn Victim
The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify a man who died from burn injuries at a National City shopping center in February. More
County’s “Oops Tag” Campaign Aims to Reduce Recycling Contamination
If you notice someone lifting lids on your waste bin or get an “Oops” tag on collection day, there is no need for concern. It’s all part of County Public Works (DPW) efforts to help residents sort their trash, recycling and organic waste correctly. More
National Honors for County Public Health Lab Director
Dr. Jeremy Corrigan, director of the San Diego County’s Public Health Laboratory, has received the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) LEAD Award, a national honor recognizing outstanding leadership, advocacy and a commitment to strengthening the public health workforce. More
Lemon Grove Family Resource Center Moving to New, More Accessible Location
The Lemon Grove Family Resource Center will soon provide the same essential services in a new, more accessible location in the heart of the community. More
Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Pays Tribute to Fallen Officers Across the County
San Diego-area law enforcement agencies came together Wednesday to honor officers, deputies, marshals and agents who died in the line of duty during the annual San Diego County Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony. More
Supporting and Protecting Seniors During Older Americans Month
May is Older Americans Month, a time to promote healthy aging, highlight the challenges older adults face and celebrate efforts to enhance their quality of life. Starting May 7, the San Diego Scam Jam will be hosted in 12 cities across the county to help seniors protect themselves from fraud. More
County to Improve 143 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Locations
The County is starting a project this summer to repair and replace sidewalks, curbs and gutters at 143 locations in unincorporated communities. The work aims to improve safety, walkability, drainage and accessibility for residents. More
Homelessness Decreases Again Across Region, Point-in-Time Count Shows
San Diego County saw another decrease in the number of people experiencing homelessness this year, according to the 2026 We All Count Point in Time Count. More
County Marks CalFresh Awareness Month, Connecting People to Food Resources
The County is recognizing CalFresh Awareness Month this May and highlighting local outreach efforts that help residents apply for CalFresh and connect with food resources in their communities. More
Official Ballot Drop Boxes Open for June Gubernatorial Primary
Starting Tuesday, May 5, registered voters can return their mail ballot for the June 2 Gubernatorial Primary Election to any of the more than 150 official ballot drop boxes around the county. More
County Sends Ballots for June Gubernatorial Primary
Registered voters can expect their ballots for the June 2 Gubernatorial Primary Election to arrive the week of Monday, May 4. More
New Interactive Report Shows How Alternatives to Incarceration Programs Change Lives
San Diego County has launched a new interactive report that shows how the County's Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) programs make a difference in what people experience before and after time in local jails. The web report, released Thursday, April 30, 2026, highlights the Alternatives to Incarceration programs through data and storytelling, using fictional characters based…
County Reentry Center Delivers Immediate Support After Prison Release
San Diego County Probation opened the Community Transition Center (CTC) 13 years ago as a centralized reentry program to support people immediately upon their release from prison. It remains the only program of its kind in California. More
Tuberculosis Exposure Reported at Sunset Elementary School
County health officials are working with the San Ysidro Elementary School District to notify families and staff about a potential tuberculosis (TB) exposure at Sunset Elementary School between July 5, 2025, to Oct. 21, 2025. More
County Starts Construction on Troy Street Sleeping Cabins
The County has begun construction on the Troy Street Sleeping Cabins project in Lemon Grove. The site will provide temporary shelter and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness. More
County to Pay Community Organizations for Work Not Paid by Contractor in Wake of Fraud Investigation
The County will issue payment to several local organizations who were subcontractors for the Harm Reduction Coalition of San Diego (HRCSD), a former County contractor whose prior Chief Operating Officer is accused of embezzlement. More
Hundreds Attend County Fair Chance Job Fair Supporting People Reentering the Workforce
Hundreds of people looking for a fair chance to work, and businesses committed to evaluating applicants on their skills instead of their pasts, gathered Friday at the County’s annual Fair Chance Workshop and Job Fair. More
Voter Information Pamphlets Going Out to Registered Voters for June Gubernatorial Primary Election
Voter information pamphlets are on their way to the County’s more than 2 million registered voters for the June 2 Gubernatorial Primary Election. More
County Seeks Public’s Help to Identify Woman
The County Medical Examiner’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify a woman who drowned in the Tijuana River in 2022. More
Poll Workers Needed for June 2 Gubernatorial Primary Election
Residents who want to support their community still have time to sign up as poll workers for the June 2 Gubernatorial Primary Election. Anyone interested should apply by May 15. More
Probation Youth Share Their Stories at Statewide Rising Scholars Conference
County Probation’s partnership with Southwestern College (SWC) is opening new doors for young people at the East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility (EMJDF). Through the Rising Scholars Program, youth are gaining access to college courses, support services and opportunities to connect with peers and professionals across the state. More
Community Organizations Help Shape Enhanced Access to Board Meetings and Budget Process
San Diego County supervisors voted this week to invite a wider and more diverse audience to participate in Board of Supervisors meetings and weigh in on County business. More
Step Forward to Uplift Hope for Mental Health This Weekend
Community members are invited to join local organizations this Saturday, April 25, for the NAMIWalks San Diego, a free annual event supporting mental health awareness and wellness. More
County, SDSU Partner to Inspire Future Health Professionals
The second annual Health Careers Week at SDSU connected students and alumni with leaders from the County’s Health and Human Services Agency, SDSU faculty and staff, to inspire the region’s next generation of health professionals. More
Students Learn and Prepare at County Fire Safety Event
San Diego County Fire brought hands-on emergency preparedness to Oak Grove Middle School in Jamul with an interactive safety fair. More
County Wins State Award for Community Shaped Contracting Reforms
The County of San Diego earned the Award of Excellence-Grand Prize from the California Association for Local Economic Development for its Economic Prosperity through Innovative Contracting initiative, a community‑driven effort to make government contracting more accessible and equitable for local small businesses. More
New East County Behavioral Health Hub Expands 24/7 Crisis Care Access
The County and partners celebrated the ribbon cutting Monday of the East Region Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) on Monday, marking a major milestone in expanding access to behavioral health services across the region. More
A Sneak Peek Inside the New East Region Crisis Stabilization Unit
Take a look inside the newest Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), a short-term care facility for individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. This is the first CSU in East County. More
Partnership Brings Students Together for Shared Learning and Connection
Youth involved with San Diego County Probation are engaging in a community partnership that creates opportunities for connection, mutual learning and inclusion. Each month, they visit children and teens with disabilities to play games, participate in crafts, and help prepare for school events, including prom—activities that all students enjoy. More
New County Report Highlights Health and Well-Being of Children and Teens
A new County report shows how children and teens are doing across the region and identifies where support, preventions strategies and resources are needed most. More
County Transforms Section of Important North County Corridor
The County is committed to maintaining safe, reliable infrastructure for everyone in the unincorporated area. This includes improving roads and intersections—or sometimes simply providing a refresh through repaving—to ensure communities stay connected and safe. More
County Celebrates Local Leaders and 25 Years of Public Health Champions Awards
The County Health and Human Services Agency honored thirteen individuals and organizations for their commitment to improving community health, advancing wellness and helping communities thrive. The Live Well San Diego Public Health Champions awards ceremony, held April 10, marked a major milestone: 25 years of recognizing outstanding public health leadership. More
County Employees Give Back: CECO Grants Nearly $109K to Local Causes
The County Employees’ Charitable Organization (CECO) awarded $108,940 to 87 community programs and the CECO Employee Crisis Fund during its annual awards ceremony Friday at the North Inland Live Well Center in Escondido. More
Raising Awareness to Help Prevent Child Abuse
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time for the community to reinforce its shared responsibility to protect children and strengthen families. More
Care Continues for Dogs Rescued from Bonsall Property
County Animal Services is providing an update on a group of golden retrievers recently rescued from a property in Bonsall. More
Multi-Drug Resistant TB Exposure Reported at Southwestern Community College
The County’s Tuberculosis Program is notifying Southwestern Community College students and staff who were potentially exposed to multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. More
Artemis II Crew Reminds Us What We’re Protecting This Earth Month
NASA’s Artemis II expedition and its close-up images of our planet are a vivid reminder of the beauty and fragility of the world we all call home. Here at the County of San Diego, sustainability isn’t just an Earth Month theme. More
County Announces New Director and Deputy Director of Animal Services
The County has appointed a new Director and Deputy Director of Animal Services, strengthening the department’s leadership as it continues to provide animal care, public safety and community support across the region. More
Weekend Tijuana River Valley H2S Emissions Exceeded Federal Guideline
People in the South Bay this past weekend, especially those living near the Tijuana River Valley (TJRV), experienced high hydrogen sulfide (H2S) emissions, often recognized by a strong rotten egg smell. More
Building Trust and Teamwork: Inside the Youth Athletic Leadership Academy
For the past year and a half, the San Diego County Probation Department and the San Diego Police Department—including officers from SDPD’s Gang Enforcement Unit—have teamed up to bring sports, mentorship, and leadership opportunities to justice-involved youth. Every month, officers host a Youth Athletic Leadership Academy event at the Youth Transition Campus, where teens volunteer…
County Launches Pop Up Budget Events to Hear from Residents
The County held an unscheduled, surprise “pop-up” budget event Thursday at the North Inland Family Resource Center in Escondido, giving residents a quick, accessible way to learn about the County budget and share what matters most to them. More
County Urges Residents Throw Out Cheddar Cheese Linked to E.coli Outbreak
County Public Health officials are warning people not to eat RAW FARM raw cheddar cheese because it has been linked to a Shiga-toxin producing E.coli outbreak that has made two people in San Diego sick. More
County Launches New Dashboard Showing Affordable Housing Inventory
The County has launched a new interactive dashboard that gives residents a real-time look at the region’s affordable housing inventory. More
Affordable Housing Helps Family of Six Build a New Life
Residents are settling into their new affordable apartment homes at SkyLINE in Rancho Bernardo, including a single mother of five who never expected to be starting over at this stage in her life. More
Resources and Guidance for Noncitizens Impacted by CalFresh Eligibility Changes
Starting April 1, 2026, a change in federal law will make some noncitizens newly ineligible for CalFresh. Noncitizens already enrolled including asylees and refugees, will have their eligibility reviewed at their next renewal. More
County Kicks Off Week of Action to Promote Workers’ Rights and Support Local Businesses
The County’s Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement (OLSE) launched its fourth annual Week of Action on Wednesday, bringing workers, local businesses, and community partners together to highlight labor rights and fair workplace practices across the region. More
County of San Diego Joins Other Counties Across State to Call for Protection of Safety Net Programs
The County of San Diego is joining other counties to urge state leaders to protect safety net programs from federal cuts. More
County Offices to Close for State Holiday
San Diego County public offices, family resource centers, library branches and animal shelters will be closed Tuesday, March 31 in observance of a state holiday. More
County Supervisors Approve $14M Annual Plan as Housing Production Rises in Unincorporated Areas
The Board of Supervisors approved the 2026–27 Annual Plan, directing more than $14 million toward affordable housing, community improvements and services for residents with the greatest needs. The action comes as the County also released its 2025 Housing Progress Report, which shows steady gains in homebuilding across the unincorporated area. More
Two Wild Bats Found in Escondido Test Positive for Rabies
County public health officials are looking for people who may have come in contact with two bats found at separate locations in Escondido that later tested positive for rabies. More
Supervisors Receive Early Look at Possible Spending Priorities for Next Year’s Budget
County supervisors and the public heard early budget proposals Tuesday outlining how the County could potentially spend ongoing “discretionary” revenue next year — the portion of funding the Board of Supervisors can allocate at its discretion. More
County Caring for Abandoned, Malnourished Dogs Found in Bonsall, Investigation Underway
County Animal Services is caring for seven severely malnourished dogs rescued Tuesday morning from a Bonsall property. The animals were impounded under exigent circumstances, allowing Animal Services to act immediately due to urgent concerns for the dogs’ health and safety. More
County Marks World Tuberculosis Day, Highlights Local Impact
The County is raising awareness about tuberculosis (TB), a preventable and curable disease, in recognition of World Tuberculosis Day on March 24. More
County Launches Formal Review of Contracting Processes to Improve Oversight
San Diego County Chief Administrative Officer Ebony Shelton announced today that the County is formally reviewing its internal contracting processes to improve oversight, following the recent allegations involving a County contractor, the Harm Reduction Coalition of San Diego. The Coalition was responsible for distributing naloxone, an anti-overdose medication, and its former Chief Operating Officer has…
County Seeks Community Input to Help Shape Regional Behavioral Health Services
The County is inviting community members to review and comment on the draft Behavioral Health Services Act Integrated Plan, a three-year roadmap for how state Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) funding may be used to support local behavioral health services. More
Dog Therapy Program Benefits Probation Youth and Staff
County Probation is putting therapy and facility dogs to work in a “pawsitive” way at its youth facilities in Kearny Mesa and Otay Mesa. The program is so successful and benefits are so substantial that the Probation Behavioral Health Services Unit added its own facility canine, and her name is Coco Brulé. More