First Local Detection of Hantavirus in 2023
Feb. 3, 2023 | 4:22 PMReading Time: 2 minutesA deer mouse collected from an open nature area in Campo during routine monitoring has tested positive for the potentially deadly hantavirus.
COVID-19 Cases Decline, County Urges People to Get Vaccinated, Boosted
Feb. 2, 2023 | 5:52 PMReading Time: 3 minutesCOVID-19 cases are currently decreasing across San Diego County, but County health officials continue to urge people to get the primary vaccine series and the bivalent boosters because coronavirus is still widespread, and vaccinations protect against serious illness and death.
New Chairwoman Delivers State of the County Address
Feb. 2, 2023 | 11:48 AMReading Time: 2 minutesCounty Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas gave her first State of the County address during an evening presentation Wednesday, Feb. 1.
Credit: PhotoSpin County Awards $29 Million for Affordable, Supportive Housing Units
Feb. 2, 2023 | 10:49 AMReading Time: 2 minutesMore than $29 million in affordable housing funds and 121 project-based vouchers have been awarded to nine developments by the County of San Diego’s Housing and Community Development Services.
Pilot Program for Older Adults Offers Rental Subsidy
Feb. 1, 2023 | 3:59 PMReading Time: < 1 minuteThe County of San Diego Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities is launching a pilot program to provide 222 seniors at risk of experiencing homelessness a rental subsidy.
New Chairwoman to Deliver State of the County Wednesday
Jan. 31, 2023 | 1:28 PMReading Time: < 1 minuteCounty Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas will deliver her first State of the County Address on Wednesday, Feb. 1.
Library High School Celebrates Class of 2023
Jan. 28, 2023 | 3:35 PMReading Time: < 1 minuteMore than two dozen San Diegans donned their caps and gowns Saturday to accept their high school diplomas.
VIDEO: The County’s Affordable Housing Wrap Up for 2022
Jan. 27, 2023 | 12:05 PMReading Time: < 1 minuteHere is a quick look back at completed affordable housing developments in 2022 and groundbreakings for new developments on the way.
CDC Study Reports Bivalent Boosters Protect Against COVID-19 Variants
Jan. 26, 2023 | 7:40 PMReading Time: 3 minutesA new study released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the new bivalent COVID-19 boosters add protection against the new variants of the virus. Another study showed that the bivalent vaccine also protects against severe disease.
County Partners with City to Open New Homeless Shelter at Old Central Library
Jan. 26, 2023 | 5:10 PMReading Time: < 1 minuteOver two dozen women experiencing homelessness downtown have a new option for a warm, safe place to sleep. A homeless shelter at the old Central Library on E Street is now open and has 36 beds available overnight to women exclusively.