Reading Time: 2 minutesSan Diego County released an independent COVID-19 after-action report this week that identified numerous strengths in the County’s response to the world-shaking pandemic. The report also included recommendations for improvement, including continuing several actions the County was already taking.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA deer mouse collected during routine monitoring from a rural area near Boulevard has tested positive for the potentially deadly hantavirus. If people find wild rodents, nests or signs of them in their living spaces, never vacuum or sweep. Use “wet cleaning” methods—using bleach or other disinfectants, rubber gloves and bags.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe state awarded San Diego County Probation a $1.2 million grant to establish two Mobile Probation Service Centers that will help its clients and the community access services conveniently.
Reading Time: 2 minutesDid you get an earthquake early warning alert on your smartphone for an earthquake near Palomar Observatory seconds after 6:16 p.m. on March 31? The quake shook parts of San Diego, Orange and Riverside Counties. The alert delivered in Spanish and English said, “Earthquake Detected: Drop, Cover, and Hold On.”
Reading Time: 3 minutesSan Diego County is scheduled to conduct its first routine aerial larvicide drop of the year next week on up to 51 local waterways to help stop mosquitoes from potentially spreading diseases like West Nile virus.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe County will celebrate Earth Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 21 with an in-person fair at the County Operations Center (COC) at 5500 Overland Drive. This event is open to the public.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs part of National Second Chance Month, more than 200 people, many of whom had been previously incarcerated and are now looking for a fair chance to be part of the workforce, attended an employer seminar and job fair.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf it’s spring, then it’s high budget season at the County. Preparations are in full swing for a May 4 release to the public.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA recent graduation ceremony celebrated a class of interns from Jay’s Program, a County program that provides on-the-job training for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Credit: PhotoSpin Reading Time: 2 minutesContinuing its efforts to expand the supply of affordable housing, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors has made $25 million available for affordable housing developments. In addition to these funds, Project Based Housing Choice vouchers and Project Based Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing vouchers are also available.
