VIDEO: County Opens Revitalized Outdoor Space at Heritage County Park
Jul. 29, 2025 | 3:09 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The County officially opened a newly revitalized outdoor space at Heritage County Park today.
Stories by Donna Durckel
People Get Up Close Look at Combatting Mosquitoes at County Event
Jul. 23, 2025 | 2:43 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Hundreds of people attended an outdoor open house hosted by County Vector Control Tuesday, held to educate the public about the importance of controlling vectors like mosquitoes that can transmit harmful diseases.
County Reports First Locally Acquired Dengue Case
Oct. 6, 2024 | 8:57 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
The County is investigating the first ever case of locally acquired dengue. The Escondido resident who became sick with dengue did not travel to an area where the mosquito transmitted illness is common. No additional locally acquired cases have been identified at this time.
County Updates Plan for Sustainable Housing Options in Unincorporated Area
Dec. 6, 2023 | 1:44 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
As part of its focus on climate action and equitable housing opportunities, the County is taking a closer look at where it makes the most sense to support future housing development in the unincorporated area.
Deer Mice Test Positive for Hantavirus
Nov. 2, 2023 | 5:38 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Three deer mice collected near Mount Laguna during routine monitoring on November 1 have tested positive for hantavirus.
Credit: shutterstock Residents Affected by State Boil Water Order Should Follow CDC Guidance
Aug. 24, 2023 | 8:32 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
In light of the California-American Water Company boil water advisory issued today, the County would like to remind affected residents of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended steps during an advisory.
County Removes Barriers to Housing Production
May 24, 2023 | 5:50 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
Today was a productive day for housing in the County’s unincorporated area as the San Diego County Board of Supervisors adopted 22 promising actions designed to ultimately help renters and home buyers affected by our region’s housing crisis.