Families

County Reveals Top 10 Baby Names of 2022

| 11:37 AM

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One means “gift of God”—the other “peace.” Mateo and Olivia were the two most popular baby names for newborns in San Diego County in 2022, the County Health and Human Services Agency reported Wednesday.

Government

San Diego County Annual Report Shows We Are Better Together

| 3:16 PM

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The County released an Annual Report Monday that listed numerous accomplishments and stated that the County, the public it serves, local cities, community groups and organizations are better when they work together.

Parks and Rec
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County Breaks Ground to Build New Courts, Dog Park at Waterfront Park

| 12:59 PM

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County Board Chairwoman Nora Vargas and Parks and Recreation officials gathered Wednesday to break ground on some sporty additions to the Waterfront Park—a basketball court, pickleball courts, a dog park, exercise station, table tennis and more.

Government
County Administration Center

County, City Thank Public For Tropical Cyclone Hilary Preparations

| 2:46 PM

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County Board Chairwoman Nora Vargas, City of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, emergency services officials and others said Monday that significant preparations and the willingness of the public to heed warnings, stay home and off roads helped reduce the impact of Tropical Cyclone Hilary.

Public Safety

Storm Coming: Driving Tips and Where to Get Sandbags

| 12:03 PM

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Weather forecasters say Tropical Cyclone Hilary could bring rains and wind to San Diego County and Southern California, and County and CAL FIRE officials are offering advice and free sandbags for people living in the unincorporated County.

Health
Dr. Fadra Whyte

County of San Diego Hires Chief Dental Officer

| 1:03 PM

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The County of San Diego has a new Chief Dental Officer, Fadra M. Whyte, DMD, M.P.H., who has joined to help develop policies and expand programs that promote oral health to all San Diegans. 

Health
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County Holds Cool Zone Event with Weather Warming Up

| 1:09 PM

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County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas and County health officials held a press event Tuesday to remind people the County’s Cool Zone program gives them free, safe, air-conditioned sanctuaries to escape extreme heat as temperatures are expected to rise this weekend.