Health
Reading Time: 2 minutesSan Diego County’s Aging & Independence Services (AIS) is offering free in-person classes focused on helping San Diegans cope with chronic disease. The classes were virtual during the pandemic but are officially back in public gathering places with a new series serving the community. Virtual classes will also continue.
Government
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe 37th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 3, at the Regional Law Enforcement Memorial in the Waterfront Park.
Government
Reading Time: 4 minutesSan Diego County released an $8.11 billion recommended budget today that continues increased spending to fight homelessness; take on mental health and substance use disorder challenges; improve the justice system; help working families and invest in core services like roads, fire protection and parks.
Housing
Reading Time: 2 minutesSan Diego County could see more money for housing after it was named one of 11 additional cities and counties to receive a “prohousing” designation from the state for being committed to building more housing, faster.
Animals
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMay the fur be with you—literally. Adopt a new buddy to be your sidekick in all your adventures. The County Department of Animal Services is offering one of the best pet adoption specials in this galaxy and it launches May 4 through 7.
Government
Reading Time: 2 minutesPeople who freely give their time without any thought of monetary reward deserve to be celebrated. And the County did just that by honoring its volunteers during the 2023 Volunteer Recognition Ceremony Tuesday at the County Administration Center.
Health
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMay is CalFresh Awareness Month in California and the County of San Diego County and our community partners are celebrating.
Families
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn the fourth Friday of April every year, a special flag is raised at the County’s Polinsky Children’s Center. The blue and red banner, which displays figures of kids, honors the approximately 1,800 children nationwide who lose their lives annually due to abuse and neglect.
Public Safety
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLow-income rural homeowners who experienced damages from the winter storms may qualify for the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Disaster Home Repair Grant.
Animals
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Recess with Rover program is a partnership with Cajon Park School and Momentum Tutoring. The program is designed to bring joy to the school while providing opportunities for students to learn from experts about interacting with dogs, keeping dogs healthy, and learning about service dog college.