Government
Reading Time: 3 minutes The County has unveiled a new, easy, do-it-yourself website to help people submit public record requests, track their progress and even see if those records are already available because somebody else asked for them.
Health
Reading Time: < 1 minute The County is launching its 40th annual blood drive and by taking just few minutes out of your day, you can help save a life. County employee Cecilia Trinidad never anticipated needing a blood transfusion herself… until disaster struck during a national skydiving competition.
Government
Reading Time: 3 minutes Local workers who fall victim to wage theft now have a better chance of getting the pay that is due them. County and state leaders reported advances on addressing the region’s wage theft crisis Tuesday outside the County Administration Center.
Health
Reading Time: < 1 minute Over the past 40 years, the County’s annual blood drive has collected thousands of units of blood from employees hoping to help someone in need. For County employee Mary-Huyen Gonzalez, being on the receiving end of this life-saving gift was unexpected and priceless.
Health
Reading Time: 2 minutes The deadline to apply for Disaster CalFresh has been extended for one more week for people affected by the Jan. 22 storm flooding.
Health
Reading Time: < 1 minute The power of music can cross cultural boundaries, connect people from all socio-economic backgrounds and bridge generations. When singer Andy Nahas offered to visit Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility in Santee to perform for clients, administrators jumped at the opportunity.
Government
Reading Time: 2 minutes The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to extend the Emergency Temporary Lodging Program.
Transportation
Reading Time: 3 minutes County Supervisors voted this week to make improvements for pedestrians at four intersections in the unincorporated communities of La Presa, Spring Valley and Fallbrook, and to make additional improvements at 17 different locations to improve pedestrian safety.
Government
Reading Time: 2 minutes The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved two actions Wednesday to help people move forward after arrest and incarceration.
Health
Reading Time: < 1 minute All CalFresh recipients and new Disaster CalFresh recipients can use their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card to purchase hot and prepared food for a limited time due to the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the Jan. 22 storms and flooding.