County Offices to Close for Labor Day Holiday
Aug. 30, 2022 | 4:05 PMReading Time: < 1 minuteAll public San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed Monday, Sept. 5 for Labor Day.
How to Stay Cool in the Prolonged Heat Wave
Aug. 30, 2022 | 3:33 PMReading Time: 2 minutesHigher than normal temperatures building through the week are expected at the coast and inland valleys of San Diego County starting Tuesday through the holiday weekend.
Exercise Safety Precautions for High Fire Danger
Aug. 30, 2022 | 2:37 PMReading Time: 2 minutesThe National Weather Services has issued a prolonged heat wave through Labor Day and that creates an elevated fire risk.
Two County-Sponsored Mpox Vaccination Events This Week
Aug. 29, 2022 | 2:14 PMReading Time: 2 minutesThe County of San Diego is holding two Mpox (Jynneos) vaccination events this week in the South County in addition to providing 250 vaccinations throughout the week at County clinics.
COVID-19 Vaccines Recommended for Students Going Back to School
Aug. 25, 2022 | 5:40 PMReading Time: 2 minutesLocal students are back or will soon be heading back to school, and County health officials are encouraging parents to make sure they get the recommended COVID-19 vaccines to prevent the spread of the virus.
VIDEO: Behavioral Health Workforce Symposium Addresses Lack of Qualified Workers
Aug. 23, 2022 | 4:06 PMReading Time: < 1 minuteA new report presented to the County of San Diego by the San Diego Workforce Partnership found far fewer behavioral health workers in our region than necessary to meet demand.
Mexican Fruit Fly Quarantine Declared in Valley Center
Aug. 23, 2022 | 2:35 PMReading Time: 2 minutesThe California Department of Food and Agriculture declared a 77 square mile quarantine covering Valley Center and surrounding areas today after discovering several Mexican fruit flies, an agricultural pest that can infect more than 50 types of fruit, including citrus, avocados, and a wide variety of tropical fruit.
County Distributing More Than 700 Vials Of Mpox Vaccine
Aug. 22, 2022 | 5:56 PMReading Time: 2 minutesThe County of San Diego is distributing 705 vials of Mpox (monkeypox) vaccine this week to healthcare providers around the region.
Novavax Offers More Traditional COVID-19 Vaccine Option
Aug. 18, 2022 | 4:01 PMReading Time: 2 minutesSan Diegans now have a more traditional option when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines. The protein-based Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is widely available across the region.
Board Paves Way for New Investments into Mental Health Resources
Aug. 16, 2022 | 4:51 PMReading Time: 2 minutesThe County Board of Supervisors today voted unanimously to accept two grants that will allow the County to make significant investments into behavioral health services.