Public Safety
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The County of San Diego has announced a new Chief Medical Examiner to lead an office with 57 personnel and a budget of $12.1 million responsible for the county’s medicolegal forensic death investigations.
Health
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As many as half a million additional people in San Diego County will become eligible on Saturday for the COVID-19 vaccine, but supplies remain limited, and it’s expected to take weeks before all those included in the next eligibility tier could get vaccinated.
Government
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The County of San Diego announced Wednesday that COVID-19 vaccinations will open Saturday, Feb. 27, to people who work in emergency services, child care and education, and food and agriculture (including grocery stores).
Public Safety
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This month the San Diego County Office of the Public Defender and Probation Department have been celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the local Veterans Treatment Court, a program that has helped more than 140 veterans and active-duty service members get specialized treatment instead of time in jail.
Government
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The County of San Diego announces two new changes in high leadership positions.
Health
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The public will soon have opportunities to participate in the next steps of creating the Southeastern Live Well Center that will serve as a hub for community services in the San Diego neighborhood.
Government
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County Board Chair Nathan Fletcher gave the 2021 State of San Diego County address during a virtual presentation Thursday, Feb. 18.