If you’re planning to celebrate Thanksgiving or other holiday events with family and friends, make sure they’re all vaccinated or take other measures to prevent getting and spreading COVID-19.
Residents are being asked to be alert for wildfires as the National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning from Wednesday night through Friday evening, with the potential for strong gusty winds and low humidity.
Meet this week’s Pet of the Week, Fabio! Fabio is an Angora rabbit from our Bonita shelter with luxuriously soft fur. He’s a very outgoing little guy who isn’t shy around new friends!
Influenza cases in the San Diego region have been steadily increasing, prompting County health officials to encourage residents to continue getting vaccinated.
This week we get to meet two best buds from our Carlsbad shelter, Myles and Chief. Chief is a little more outgoing than Myles, but both love hanging out with their human friends. Of course, they also love some high-energy play time with other dogs!
Credit: shutterstock We’re still rightfully being vigilant about COVID-19, but Thanksgiving is here again — so if you’re cooking, cook safely!
The County of San Diego has announced three new shigella cases associated with an ongoing outbreak, bringing the total to 38 confirmed and three probable cases among people experiencing homelessness.
San Diego County offices, including family resource centers, library branches and animal shelters, will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26. Essential services including Sheriff’s Department patrols and animal control emergency response will continue during the holidays. County parks and campgrounds will also be open with exceptions.
Children ages 5 years and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
The County of San Diego supports the California Department of Public Health recommendation for a COVID-19 booster dose for anyone 18 and older who wants one and meets the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for time between doses.
