Health
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The County of San Diego’s Love Your Heart is a one-day, annual event in which organizations from across the U.S. and Mexico join together to provide free blood pressure screenings to the public on Valentine’s Day. Last year’s event helped over 50,000 people get to know their blood pressure numbers and take charge of their own […]
Animals
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Pets of the homeless community were treated to free brief check-ups, vaccinations, licenses and microchips, pet sweaters or coats (donated by you!), leashes and more Wednesday at an annual event.
Public Safety
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An all-student matinee performance in San Diego provided 2,800 high school students the opportunity to experience the musical Hamilton after having spent several weeks in their classrooms studying American History through a special curriculum about Alexander Hamilton and the nation’s Founding Fathers. Included here were six juvenile probation clients who worked hard and earned a […]
Health
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No one wants the flu. But what can you do to avoid it aside from getting a flu shot?
Public Safety
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Holidays are all about spending time with loved ones. But there are people who don’t have friends or family to come visit them. Some Sheriff’s volunteers are helping those residents feel the holiday warmth and cheer, reminding them that they are not alone this season.
Health
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The County of San Diego has a new, state-of-the-art emergency screening facility for children and adolescents. It provides 24-hour crisis stabilization for youth experiencing a psychiatric emergency. The new facility will replace the one in Chula Vista and start receiving patients at the end of the month.
Families
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Chesni and David began as foster parents over 20 years ago. But they wanted something a little more permanent, so they worked with the County of San Diego and adopted six biological siblings, bringing the family size to nine. If you are interested in adopting or becoming a foster family, please call 1-877-I-ADOPT-U.