Veterans
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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
Public Safety
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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.
Housing
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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.
Health
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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.
Public Safety
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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.
Government
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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.
Health
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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.