COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots Available in San Diego County
Sep. 27, 2021 | 4:40 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County is encouraging eligible San Diegans to get a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shot six months after being fully vaccinated.
Stories by José A. Álvarez
Credit: Wakeland County Adds More Supportive Housing Units for Seniors
Sep. 24, 2021 | 12:56 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County and its community partners today celebrated the grand opening of a new affordable housing complex for seniors, including those with chronic physical illnesses and mental health conditions.
Record Meth, Prescription Drug, Fentanyl Deaths Reported in County
Sep. 21, 2021 | 4:42 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
A total of 722 San Diegans died because of meth and another 576 people died due to prescription drugs in the region last year, the Methamphetamine Strike Force and Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force announced today.
Year’s First Human West Nile Virus Case Reported in San Diego
Sep. 17, 2021 | 3:35 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A 53-year-old San Diego County resident is the first locally acquired case of West Nile Virus this year, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
County Hires First Two Local Subcontractors for Construction of Southeastern Live Well Center
Sep. 16, 2021 | 11:42 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Keeping its commitment to hire locally, the County’s contractor has brought on board two subcontractors who bid to work on the construction of the Southeastern Live Well Center.
High Number of COVID-19 Deaths Continues to Be Reported
Sep. 15, 2021 | 5:50 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
Fifty-seven COVID-19 deaths were reported in the past week (Sept. 8-14), the highest weekly total during this current surge of the pandemic.
$12 Million in Federal Funding Goes to Housing Programs
Sep. 15, 2021 | 12:37 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County spent nearly $12 million in federal entitlement funds last fiscal year on affordable housing, homelessness issues, community infrastructure, and housing or services for people living with HIV/AIDS.