Public Safety
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San Diego County’s Probation Department reports its supportive approach is working, with most people under probation avoiding future problems—even after supervision ends.
Housing
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The County has launched new interactive dashboards on its website, giving the public real-time access to data and milestones on programs aimed at reducing homelessness.
Government
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All San Diego County offices, family resource centers, public health centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed to the public Monday, Feb. 16 to commemorate the Presidents’ Day holiday.
Health
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The County’s Love Your Heart campaign is celebrating 15 years of raising awareness of the silent dangers of heart disease. Since its launch in 2011, more than a half million people have received blood pressure screenings.
Health
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The measles virus could make its way to San Diego soon, with five recently confirmed measles cases in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Exposures in those counties have been reported at Disneyland, airports, restaurants, shops and other public spaces.
Health
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The new County-funded Psychiatric Health Facility in Oceanside has completed its first month of operation, providing short-term inpatient psychiatric care a total of 31 people to date with 10 in care earlier this week.
Families
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The new Ramona Community Resource Center celebrated its first year in its new location, serving as a one-stop place for County services like mental health, nutrition, and healthcare.