Environment
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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.
Animals
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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.
Health
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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.
Public Safety
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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 to participate.
Government
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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.
Health
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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.
Housing
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The County has launched a new interactive dashboard that gives residents a real-time look at the region’s affordable housing inventory.