Health
Child has an oral health check

Free Dental Clinics to Give Kids a Smile Feb. 25, March 4

| 9:58 AM

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Children from the ages of one to 18 can get preventive dental services at no cost, including visual exams, fluoride treatments and dental sealants, at several local clinics Saturday Feb. 25 and Saturday March 4 as part of the “Give Kids a Smile” program.

Health
person with needle and vaccination

COVID-19 Cases Rise, County Urges People to Get Vaccinated, Boosted

| 4:40 PM

Reading Time: 3 minutes

COVID-19 cases are slightly rising in San Diego County, prompting County health officials to continue calls for people to complete their vaccination series and get bivalent boosters if they haven’t already.

Health
Tuberculosis sign with stethoscope Credit: Shutterstock

Active Tuberculosis Reported in Transit Rider

| 10:02 AM

Reading Time: 3 minutes

Passengers using the Metropolitan Transit System Trolley system may have been exposed to tuberculosis, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency announced today.

Animals
Husky dog and orange cat available

Find Your New Sweetheart at the County Shelter

| 1:37 PM

Reading Time: < 1 minute

Valentine’s Day is not just about romantic love, it’s also about sharing affection and showing how you care for others. So, who’s to say your sweetheart can’t be furry?

Housing
large apartment building called Kettner Crossings

County to Fund Millions Toward Affordable Housing

| 2:23 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutes

On Feb 7, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved recommendations that will allow the County’s Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) to leverage millions of dollars in state funding for the development and preservation of affordable housing.