Health
Crates of citrus in a long row

Senior Volunteers Harvest Goodness and Turn Surplus into Service

| 3:13 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe County is dedicated to helping older adults stay independent, safe, healthy and engaged. For the past three decades, a local group of senior volunteers has found a sweet way to do that – while providing fresh produce to their community. 

Government
County Administration Building

County Shares Financial Update, Invites Residents to Help Shape 2026-27 Budget

| 5:26 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe County of San Diego’s Board of Supervisors received a financial update on their current budget Tuesday as the County works on building a new 2026-27 budget for approval in June. 

Agriculture
leaves with yellowing

State Declares Citrus Quarantine in Ramona

| 10:03 AM

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) declared a new citrus quarantine in Ramona on March 2 after detecting the fatal citrus-greening disease known as Huanglongbing (HLB) in two residential citrus trees during regular inspections.

Health
Hand holding petri dish with gonorrhea culture

Sexually Transmitted Infections Continue to Fall in San Diego County

| 8:30 AM

Reading Time: 2 minutesFor the second consecutive year, San Diego County has reported a decline in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), a trend mirrored across California, according to new 2024 data from the California Department of Public Health.  

Government
Explains the San Diego County CLEAR ordinance

County’s CLEAR Ordinance Takes Effect to Safeguard Civil Liberties in Public Facilities

| 8:13 AM

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe policy protects due process and helps ensure that people can access essential services without fear or disruption. The ordinance is designed to create safe spaces for both the public accessing programs and County employees. 

Housing

Senior Affordable Housing Expands in North County with La Sábila Opening

| 10:03 AM

Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new affordable housing community for older adults has officially opened on South Santa Fe Avenue in North County. La Sábila, located just outside the City of Vista in unincorporated San Diego County, offers 85 affordable apartments for residents ages 55 and older.