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Caring for Yourself and Others This Holiday Season
The holidays are often seen as a joyful time to relax, celebrate and spend time with loved ones. But for many people, this season can also bring stress, sadness and emotional challenges. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. There are several reasons why the holidays can be particularly tough. More
County Warns Residents About Deadly Wild Mushrooms
County public health officials are urging residents to avoid foraging for, or eating, wild mushrooms as some could contain a dangerous toxin called amatoxin that causes severe liver damage and can even lead to death. More
Free Laptops Open a New Path to Success for Foster Youth
The joy of the holidays came early for 125 foster youth and families who received a free refurbished laptop this month during an annual laptop giveaway event. For the 24th year in a row, the County of San Diego and the Futures Foundation teamed up to provide foster youth with laptops that will help them…
All I Want for Christmas is Youuu — to Recycle!
The Holiday Season “presents” us all with one of the biggest recycling opportunities of the entire year. With all the gifts, wrapping paper, cards — and even the tree — there is a lot of stuff to “re-gift” to our earth and the future, rather than tossing it into the trash and our landfills. Here…
County Offices to Close for Christmas
San Diego County public offices, family resource centers, public health clinics, libraries and animal shelters will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday. More
County Public Health Officials Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns
The hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccine, routinely provided to newborns since 1991, remains a safe and effective way of preventing serious illness of the liver. The incidence of pediatric HBV has decreased 99 percent since the introduction of the vaccine. More
County Mourns Passing of Retired County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister
Retired longtime San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister passed away earlier this morning. Mr. McAllister served as San Diego County’s Treasurer-Tax Collector for twenty-three years before retiring in August 2025. More
San Ysidro Welcomes New Affordable Housing to South San Diego
A new affordable housing community celebrated its grand opening in San Ysidro today, adding 100 new apartment homes to the region for low-income families and individuals. More
Office of Traffic Safety Awards $250,000 Grant to the County of San Diego for Child Safety Seat Education Program
The County of San Diego announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its efforts in educating parents and caregivers about the importance of child safety seats and making sure every child travels safely. More
Office of Traffic Safety Awards $125,000 Grant to the County for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program
The County of San Diego announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program. More
Probation’s Ride & Reflect Program Builds Focus
Teens at the Youth Transition Campus are taking part in Ride & Reflect program by cycling on stationary bikes and reflecting on the experience for better physical and mental health. More
County Receives State Grant for Intensive Supervision Program for High-Risk DUI Individuals
A $700,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety will support an intensive Probation supervision program for impaired drivers. More
Affordable Housing in City Heights Gives Local Resident a Fresh Start
Working families and residents transitioning from homelessness have a new place to call home in the heart of City Heights: Serenade on 43rd. Serenade is a new 65-unit affordable housing community that includes four buildings centered around shared, outdoor open spaces. More
Tips to Have a Happy Sustainable Holiday Season
There may be no more challenging time of the year to be green and “sustainable,” than the Holiday Season. But you can do it. You can be green, leave a smaller carbon footprint, and conserve our environment and resources and have a great Holiday Season. Here are some tips! More
County Reports Some Savings in Budget Update, Discusses Challenges Ahead
An update on the status of the County budget and a report on what to expect in planning for fiscal year 2026 – 27 went before the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. More
Shop With A Cop Starts the Holidays
Hundreds of children chosen from all around the County got their holidays started early as part of this year’s Shop with a Cop event. Local, state and federal law enforcement take part in the joyful event including San Diego County’s Probation, Sheriff and District Attorney agencies. More
County Accepts $12 Million in Grant Funding for Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention
Programs helping those at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness got a $12 million boost Tuesday. More
New Funding to Help First-Time Homebuyers
First-time low and medium-income homebuyers could get help with downpayments, closing costs, and low interest deferred payment loans through $2.5 million in grant funding approved by the County Board of Supervisors. More
County Parks to Adjust Fees Next Month
A small increase in County park user fees for camping, fishing, boat and facility rentals, and day use and sport facility reservations takes effect Jan. 2, 2026. More
How to Stay Safe if You Encounter a Coyote
Following a recent coyote attack that injured two children near the UTC mall, County Animal Services is reminding residents how to respond safely to coyote encounters and reduce risks in their communities. More
County Issues Second Reminder to Discard Baby Formula in National Recall
County health officials are issuing a second reminder about a nationwide outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. More
County Releases Annual Report Highlighting Work With Community
The County released its Annual Report Wednesday, highlighting its work with the community and other local government agencies and organizations toward a vision of a just, sustainable and resilient future for all. More
Probation Youth Run a Turkey Trot
Three teens from the Youth Transition Campus ran alongside an estimated 6,000 runners in the Encinitas Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving. More
Foster Youth Program Leads to Educational Success
Foster youth are more likely to struggle academically and underperform in school than students outside of the foster system. The average high school student in San Diego County has a graduation rate of 87 percent, compared to 48 percent for foster youth. To help change those outcomes, the Fostering Academic Success in Education (FASE) program…
Remember All You Santa Clauses, Don’t Pack a Pest
The Holiday Season is one of the busiest shipping times of the year, with gifts riding and flying all over the country. If you’ll be sending shipments or bringing home gifts from travels, just remember, forego dangerous hitchhikers — do not pack a pest! More
Probation Youth and Families Shared Early Thanksgiving
San Diego County Probation knows it can be difficult when youth and their families can’t be together on special holidays. So, earlier this week, along with the San Diego County Office of Education, they served a special traditional Thanksgiving meal to families so they could share a table and celebrate together. More
County Probation and Local Nonprofit Provide Free Turkeys and Community Resources
San Diego County Probation and Community Wraparound teamed up to support people who may need extra help for the Thanksgiving holiday. Together, a resource fair was held to give away turkeys and provide information. More
The Greatest Gift is a Safe Gift
The holiday season is here and kids across the county are excited for their presents. With that it’s important to make sure the toys they receive are age appropriate and safe. More
County Posts Autism Advisory Guidance
San Diego County Public Health Services, in conjunction with leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups, has posted guidance on its immunization website that vaccines are not linked to autism. More
Skip Shopping Crowds, Enjoy Green Friday Instead
Start a new Thanksgiving holiday weekend tradition. After turkey day, forget about elbowing through crowds of holiday shoppers. Head outside for Green Friday. More
Holiday Shopping Begins, Remember to Double-Check Your Receipts
Here come the holidays; the bells and the cash registers will soon be ringing. That means it’s time to remember to always double-check your receipts to make sure you’re not accidentally overcharged by faulty cash registers and price scanners. More
Keep Pets Safe Throughout the Holiday Season
The holidays are a time for food, family and celebration. But the extra activity, rich meals and decorations can create hazards for pets. County Animal Services is sharing safety tips to help keep dogs and cats safe from Thanksgiving through New Year’s. More
County Shares Gratitude on National Public Health Thank You Day
In recognition of National Public Health Thank You Day, the County is expressing gratitude to the professionals who work to prevent diseases, promote health and keep our communities safe. More
It’s Thanksgiving, Take Our Annual Cook-Safely Quiz!
Thanksgiving! It’s the Oscars, the Super Bowl, the biggest, feast-i-est day of the year. And you don’t want to serve up heaping platefuls of salmonella, listeria or other dangerous bacteria. Take our annual safe-cooking quiz to stay safe and shine like the chef you are. More
County Celebrates 39 Adoptions During National Adoption Month Festivities
The County’s Child and Family Well-Being Department celebrated today the unity of 39 families through adoption at Juvenile Court. More
Low Vaccination Rates in San Diego County Spell Holiday Season Concern
County health officials are encouraging all eligible San Diegans to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines ahead of the holidays. More
County Probation Helps Youth Plan for Successful Reentry Into the Community
The Cal-AIM Justice-Involved Initiative can benefit people recently released from custody. It can reduce medical and behavioral care service gaps and emergency room visits. The initiative is in motion to launch in correctional facilities across the state. This is part of a broad transformation of the Medi-Cal system. More
Don’t Let Your Feast Turn Into a Deep Fried Turkey Disaster
CALFIRE and San Diego County Fire firefighters demonstrate how your Thanksgiving can go from exciting to a fireball in just seconds. Turkey frying fires are a real danger that occur when people don't pay attention to safety guidelines for turkey frying. Learn the do's and don't's to prevent this from happening at your gathering. More
Hearing and New Website Showcase County Housing Efforts
The Board of Supervisors held a housing workshop that focused on unincorporated land use policy and the need for regional housing solutions in support of the County’s commitment to address the region’s housing crisis. More
The Holiday Season is back and so is Toys for Tots at 5 County Airports
The holiday season is back; Santa's on his way. And you can get some of that Santa joy by dropping off a new, unwrapped toy in a Toys for Tots donation box at one of five County airports for local children. More
County Offices to Close in Observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday
All public San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28 for the Thanksgiving federal holiday. More
Old Globe Actors Perform for Probation Youth
Young men and women at Probation’s Youth Transition Campus were treated to a special traveling production of “Julius Caesar,” a William Shakespeare tragedy on political conspiracy and civil war. More
County Awarded $900,000 Grant to Support Careers in Health and Human Services
The County has been awarded a $900,000 grant to help facilitate collaboration between the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) and partner organizations. The funding will be used to drive a coordinated, regional approach to develop the health and human services workforce in San Diego County. More
New County Treasurer-Tax Collector Takes Oath of Office
A new Treasurer-Tax Collector for the County of San Diego was sworn in Tuesday. More
County, Tri-City Celebrate Grand Opening of Psychiatric Facility
With a countdown, the snips of seven pairs of scissors and a ribbon fluttering to the ground, completion of the new Psychiatric Health Facility in Oceanside was celebrated on Thursday. More
See How County Public Works is Ready for the Storm
Take a look at how the County of San Diego is prepared to handle our upcoming storms in the unincorporated areas. Crews are ready to respond with heavy equipment, asphalt for potholes and fiber rolls to prevent erosion that can disrupt roads in the unincorporated areas. More
County Crews Are Ready for Storm, County Offers Tips to Stay Safe
With the County’s first winter storm predicted to stretch through the weekend and into early next week, County of San Diego road crews are ready to respond if needed and the County is pushing out tips for people to help them stay safe. More
County Urges Parents and Stores to Throw Away Formula Linked to a National Infant Botulism Outbreak
San Diego County is urging residents and retailers to throw out ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. This includes all lots, can sizes and single-serve “anywhere” sticks. More
Rain Is on the Way, Time for Sandbags
Rain is expected Thursday night and Friday and 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
Rent to Military this Veteran’s Day
The County is encouraging landlords to rent to veterans holding a Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) voucher. Hundreds of Veterans have vouchers in hand and need a place to stay. More
County Secures New TJRV Garden Operator
The County of San Diego has selected a new operator for the Tijuana Valley Community Garden on Hollister Street. More
County Encourages Vaccinations for Hepatitis A and Mpox
County Public Health officials are encouraging vaccines for Hepatitis A and Mpox as cases for both rise in the region. More
Full November CalFresh/SNAP Benefits Are Being Delivered to San Diego Beneficiaries
San Diego CalFresh/SNAP beneficiaries are starting to see their full November benefits loaded on to their EBT cards. More
Turning Experiences Into a Resume Builder
A free North County “Peer Support in Action Educational Summit and Resource Fair” highlighted various opportunities for justice-involved men and women to find support to pursue higher education at San Diego colleges. More
New Affordable Housing for Veterans Headed to Mission Gorge Road
A groundbreaking ceremony was held today for the Grant at Mission Trails, a 48-unit affordable housing development dedicated to current and former military members and families. Located in the Grantville neighborhood on Mission Gorge Road, the seven-story project will have 12 one-bedroom apartments, 24 two-bedroom apartments, and 12 three-bedroom apartments. More
Take the Warrior Hike Challenge
Take on one of San Diego County’s toughest hikes during the 10th annual Warrior Hike Challenge on Saturday, Nov. 8, at El Cajon Mountain in El Capitan County Preserve. More
From Homeless to Housed – Veteran Enjoys His New Address
The journey from homelessness to becoming housed can be a complex and sometimes lengthy process. Every person has unique challenges and circumstances, so there isn’t one easy pathway that works for all. Last year, an outreach team from the County’s Office of Homeless Solutions and Caltrans began building a relationship with that veteran to earn…
County Supervisors Appoint New Treasurer-Tax Collector
The County Board of Supervisors selected Lawrence (Larry) Cohen to fill the position of Treasurer-Tax Collector during a public hearing on Tuesday. More
County Offices Closed on Veterans Day
Public San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. More
Live Well Advance Highlights Change Through Collective Impact
It was an exciting year for milestones, connections and learning at the 2025 Live Well Advance and School Summit. More
Help Shape the Region’s Behavioral Health Services Future
County Behavioral Health Services is inviting residents to give their input on where to focus funding to support people with serious mental illness or substance use issues who are eligible for Medi-Cal at a series of upcoming meetings. More
Special Election Results – When to Expect Them
On election night, we all want to know the results right away, but counting ballots takes time. More
Tuesday Last Day to Vote in Special Election
Tuesday is the final day to cast your ballot in the Nov. 4 special election. But voters can still vote early today at one of 68 vote centers or drop off their mail ballot at any of the Registrar’s over 140 official ballot drop boxes around the county. More
Probation Enforces No Trick or Treating at Some Neighborhood Homes
No Jack-O-Lanterns, festive lights or Halloween decorations of any kind, candy outside or contact with children is allowed at the homes of sex offenders, and a San Diego County Probation team went out to make sure they were following the restrictions. More
County Animal Services Hosting Halloween Homecoming Event
County Animal Services is hosting a Halloween-themed Homecoming Event on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 2 to 7 p.m. at both its Bonita and Carlsbad shelters. More
More Vote Centers Open Saturday for November Special Election
Additional vote centers open on Saturday, allowing voters to cast their ballot early at any one of 68 vote centers in the county. More
Woman Sentenced for Animal Cruelty to Chihuahua
A woman has been sentenced in an animal cruelty case after County Animal Services officers responded to a case involving a Chihuahua in Spring Valley. More
Deer Mouse Tests Positive for Hantavirus
A deer mouse collected in routine monitoring in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park has tested positive for the potentially deadly hantavirus, prompting County officials to remind people to be careful not to come in contact with wild rodents. More
Vegetables Sprout in New $1.67 Billion County Crop Report
Agriculture values rose by just over 1% to $1.67 billion, and vegetable and vine crops thrived in San Diego County’s Annual Crop Report released today. More
Have You Checked Your Mood Recently?
Every October, the County reminds San Diegans to ask themselves how they’re feeling as part of Check your Mood, an initiative to promote mental health screenings. More
Federal Government Shut Down Delays CalFresh Benefits
The federal government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, 2025, will now delay CalFresh benefits being issued regardless of whether a budget deal is reached this week. More
High Heat This Week, Here are Tips to Stay Safe
The national weather service has issued a heat advisory for the valleys in San Diego County Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening, and County officials are offering tips for how people, their families and pets can stay safe. More
Share Your Input: Help Shape the County’s Emergency Operations Plan
Attention residents, businesses, and community organizations, your feedback is needed to help shape how the region responds to disasters, especially if you want the County to consider specific community needs. More
County Launches New Alert San Diego App to Replace SD Emergency
The County of San Diego’s emergency information app has a new name, a new look, and new features to help keep you safe. More
Starting Saturday, Select Vote Centers Open for November Special Election
You don’t have to wait until Election Day to vote in person. Voters can take advantage of early voting at nearly three dozen select vote centers starting Saturday, Oct. 25. More
Safely Dispose of Prescription Medications This Saturday, Oct. 25
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office is urging people to check their homes and collect unused or expired prescription medications and turn them in on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. More
County Ball Field to Take on Padres Name
It’s a home run for the Miracle League. An accessible ballfield at San Dieguito County Park will sport new turf and a new name early next year – Padres Park. More
McClellan-Palomar to Conduct Disaster Drill Thursday Morning
County officials are letting the public know not to be concerned if they see emergency vehicles and lots of activity at McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad Thursday morning — numerous agencies will be conducting a realistic disaster drill. More
Registrar Urges Voters to Vote Early for November Special 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 Nov. 4 special election. More
Federal Government Shut Down Could Delay CalFresh Benefits
Following guidance received late Monday from the California Department of Social Services, the County will begin today notifying CalFresh recipients that November benefit payments may not be made locally and throughout the nation due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. More