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For the second consecutive year, San Diego County has reported a decline in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), a trend mirrored across California, according to new 2024 data from the California Department of Public Health.
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A new affordable housing community for older adults has officially opened on South Santa Fe Avenue in North County. La Sábila, located just outside the City of Vista in unincorporated San Diego County, offers 85 affordable apartments for residents ages 55 and older.
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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.
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Hundreds of San Diego County Employees woke up extra early this morning to participate in the annual Point-in-Time Count. During the one-day outreach event, volunteers walk and drive through local communities to engage with and collect data from people experiencing homelessness.
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San Diego County today confirmed 377 suicide deaths in 2024, a 3% increase in the suicide rate from the previous year. Overall, suicide rates are down 8% from 2016 and 4% from 2020.
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It has been a busy and exciting year of progress as San Diego County continues to address the housing crisis and prioritize affordable housing. In calendar year 2025, the County celebrated the completion of nine new affordable housing developments, adding a total of 867 apartment homes to the region.
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An outdated motel in Chula Vista will soon be transformed into new affordable housing. Palomar Point broke ground today at 1160 Walnut Avenue, the site of the former Palomar Motel, to begin renovations on 27 new permanent supportive housing units.
