February | 2019 | San Diego County News Center

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County Offices to Close for Presidents Day

Feb. 13, 2019 | 10:32 AM

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County of San Diego offices, library branches and animal shelters will be closed Monday, Feb. 18 in observance of Presidents Day.

Health

Meningococcal Disease Case Reported at Bonita Vista High School

Feb. 12, 2019 | 2:53 PM

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The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency is working with Bonita Vista High School officials to alert students and staff to be aware of the symptoms of meningococcal disease after a member of their school community was diagnosed with the disease. The previously healthy person is currently undergoing treatment at a local hospital […]

Animals

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VIDEO: Pet of the Week – Cupid

Feb. 12, 2019 | 11:06 AM

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Meet Cupid (Tag #N284)! A goose looking for love this Valentine’s Day.

Housing

Board Votes to Request $125 Million to Help Homeless

Feb. 12, 2019 | 11:01 AM

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The County Board of Supervisors today voted to allow the Health and Human Services Agency to apply for and receive about $125 million to help people with serious mental illness and who are homeless or at risk of losing their home.

Health

County Warns Medical Community About Strangulation

Feb. 12, 2019 | 9:33 AM

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In an effort to save the lives of people who find themselves in physically abusive relationships, the County Health and Human Services Agency issued an advisory to the local medical community about strangulation, one of the most lethal forms of domestic violence.

Health

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VIDEO: ‘Connect Hillcrest’ Steps Up Neighborhood’s Homeless Outreach

Feb. 11, 2019 | 1:39 PM

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San Diego County, City and community leaders announce an initiative called Connect Hillcrest. It’s designed to provide coordinated street outreach services to the homeless to help get them into permanent, stable housing.