Pet Adoption Fees Waived for Clear the Shelters through August
Aug. 4, 2022 | 4:33 PMReading Time: 2 minutesYour new best friend is waiting for you in one of our two County animal shelters in Bonita or Carlsbad.
Backpacks and School Supplies Giveaway at Super Saturday Event
Aug. 4, 2022 | 2:12 PMReading Time: < 1 minuteChild Support Services is holding a Super Saturday event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 13 to giveaway hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies to all children who attend, until supplies run out.
County Declares Monkeypox Local Health Emergency
Aug. 2, 2022 | 5:11 PMReading Time: 3 minutesThe action does not indicate that San Diegans are at higher risk of contracting the virus, but it is meant to reassure the public that local health authorities are proactively working to stay ahead of any challenges that may arise.
Ramona Fire Adds Crews and Resources in Transfer
Aug. 2, 2022 | 3:32 PMReading Time: 2 minutesSan Diego County Fire has accepted a transfer of responsibility for fire protection and emergency medical services in Ramona. The deal benefits the community, the Ramona Municipal Water District and County Fire.
County Health Officials Report Love Your Heart Screened More Than 46,000 People
Aug. 2, 2022 | 3:02 PMReading Time: 2 minutesThe County’s new Love Your Heart report shows the February blood-pressure screening campaign alerted 473 people they were in imminent medical danger and warned nearly 22,000 others they could be vulnerable to serious illness and death from heart disease, stroke and COVID-19.
Officials Laud Local Icon Williams for Historic Contributions to San Diego County
Aug. 1, 2022 | 3:40 PMReading Time: 2 minutesLocal elected officials and community leaders honored longtime political and equal rights leader Leon L. Williams with special awards Saturday to help celebrate his 100th birthday. Williams was awarded a Life Achievement Award by the County.
County Expands Support for People Leaving Jail and Returning to Their Communities
Aug. 1, 2022 | 9:04 AMReading Time: 2 minutesThe County of San Diego was awarded $6 million in Proposition 47 grant funding that will be used to help people returning to their communities after serving time in County jails. The financial support is earmarked for those leaving custody who have a history of behavioral health needs and are homeless or at risk of […]
County Launches Monkeypox Text Message Alert System
Jul. 29, 2022 | 8:46 AMReading Time: 3 minutesThe system allows County health officials to send real-time information about monkeypox in the region. To sign up to receive the messages, text COSD MONKEYPOX to 468-311.
New COVID-19 Vaccine to Be Available for San Diego Adults
Jul. 28, 2022 | 4:39 PMReading Time: 2 minutesSan Diego County adults looking for a more traditional vaccine against COVID-19 will soon be able to get Novavax, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
County Getting Ready to Install Naloxone Vending Machines
Jul. 28, 2022 | 2:27 PMReading Time: 2 minutesThe County of San Diego is readying a new tool to help fight the growing number of opioid overdoses in the region.