Health
Public Health Officer at podium speaking

County Celebrates Local Leaders and 25 Years of Public Health Champions Awards

| 2:49 PM

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe County Health and Human Services Agency honored thirteen individuals and organizations for their commitment to improving community health, advancing wellness and helping communities thrive. The Live Well San Diego Public Health Champions awards ceremony, held April 10, marked a major milestone: 25 years of recognizing outstanding public health leadership. 

Public Safety
Youth lined up to run on football field

Building Trust and Teamwork: Inside the Youth Athletic Leadership Academy

| 3:02 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutesFor the past year and a half, the San Diego County Probation Department and the San Diego Police Department—including officers from SDPD’s Gang Enforcement Unit—have teamed up to bring sports, mentorship, and leadership opportunities to justice-involved youth. Every month, officers host a Youth Athletic Leadership Academy event at the Youth Transition Campus, where teens volunteer to participate.