Animals
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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 lives in an environment devoted to the lifelong care of farm animals.
Government
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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.
Health
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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.
Government
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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.
Elections
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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.
Government
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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.
Elections
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San Diego County residents must register to vote by Monday, May 18 to get a mail ballot for the June 2 Gubernatorial Primary Election.