Animals
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County Animal Services is caring for seven severely malnourished dogs rescued Tuesday morning from a Bonsall property. The animals were impounded under exigent circumstances, allowing Animal Services to act immediately due to urgent concerns for the dogs’ health and safety.
Government
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The County is raising awareness about tuberculosis (TB), a preventable and curable disease, in recognition of World Tuberculosis Day on March 24.
Government
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San Diego County Chief Administrative Officer Ebony Shelton announced today that the County is formally reviewing its internal contracting processes to improve oversight, following the recent allegations involving a County contractor, the Harm Reduction Coalition of San Diego. The Coalition was responsible for distributing naloxone, an anti-overdose medication, and its former Chief Operating Officer has been accused by the District Attorney of embezzling funds from the Coalition.
Health
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The County is inviting community members to review and comment on the draft Behavioral Health Services Act Integrated Plan, a three-year roadmap for how state Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) funding may be used to support local behavioral health services.
Public Safety
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County Probation is putting therapy and facility dogs to work in a “pawsitive” way at its youth facilities in Kearny Mesa and Otay Mesa. The program is so successful and benefits are so substantial that the Probation Behavioral Health Services Unit added its own facility canine, and her name is Coco Brulé.
Health
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People in the South Bay, especially those living near the Tijuana River Valley (TJRV), are experiencing elevated hydrogen sulfide (H2S) emissions, often recognized by a strong rotten egg smell.
Health
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The County’s Tuberculosis Program is notifying members and visitors of Iglesia Ni Cristo in Miramar about a potential exposure to multidrug resistant tuberculosis. The exposure may have occurred between Sept. 19, 2025, and Dec. 3, 2025, primarily during the church’s 10 a.m. Sunday services and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday services.