County Offices to Close for Juneteenth
Jun. 14, 2023 | 2:14 PMReading Time: < 1 minuteIn observance of Juneteenth, all public San Diego County offices, libraries, family resource centers and animal shelters will be closed Monday, June 19.
Board Acts to Expand Open Space Near Mount Olympus County Preserve
Jun. 14, 2023 | 12:36 PMReading Time: 2 minutesThe County took steps Wednesday to buy more land within the Pala-Pauma and Rainbow community areas for open space and species protection. The Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of 425 acres of land adjacent to Mount Olympus County Preserve.
County Announces Second Hepatitis A Death In Homeless Population
Jun. 14, 2023 | 12:29 PMReading Time: 2 minutesA second homeless person has died this year in San Diego County from hepatitis A. The 30 cases reported so far in 2023 are unchanged from last week, with 19 of them among people experiencing homelessness (PEH).
County to Take Part in New Youth Suicide Reporting and Crisis Response Program
Jun. 14, 2023 | 11:53 AMReading Time: 2 minutesHoping to find new ways to keep young people from attempting suicide, the County is poised to take part in a $4.1 million state youth suicide-focused pilot program.
County Supervisors Approve New $848 Million Mental Health Services Plan
Jun. 13, 2023 | 1:22 PMReading Time: 2 minutesCounty supervisors approved a new three-year, $848 million Mental Health Services Act plan Tuesday that will increase spending for programs to help children, youth, families, adults and older adults who suffer serious mental illness or crises.
Credit: Shutterstock NEW LOCATION: Child and Family Well-Being Department Hosts Town Hall on Keeping Families Together and Thriving
Jun. 12, 2023 | 2:37 PMReading Time: < 1 minuteCounty of San Diego Child Welfare Services is transforming into the Child and Family Well-Being Department, expanding its focus to keeping families intact and thriving.
County’s Evening Budget Hearing Takes Place Thursday
Jun. 12, 2023 | 11:17 AMReading Time: 2 minutesIf you missed the first public hearing on the County’s $8.11 billion recommended budget for fiscal year 2023-24, a final hearing will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 15.
VIDEO: ‘Get Out There’ At The Fair With County Parks & Recreation
Jun. 9, 2023 | 3:05 PMReading Time: < 1 minuteGet great ideas to get outside this summer at a new San Diego County fair exhibit. This year’s theme at the fair is ‘Get Out There’, and the County’s Parks and Recreation Department is featured in the main hall. Here’s a sneak peek, and be sure to stop by when you’re at the fair.
VIDEO: Food Inspectors ‘Get Out There’ to Keep You Safe
Jun. 9, 2023 | 8:22 AMReading Time: < 1 minuteIf you plan on visiting and enjoying some awesome food at the San Diego County Fair this year, rest assured that every food booth has been inspected to comply with county health standards.
County Budget Hearings Set to Begin
Jun. 8, 2023 | 10:00 AMReading Time: 2 minutes The County Board of Supervisors will hold its first public hearing for the $8.11 billion recommended budget for fiscal year 2023-24 at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 12.