Take Care to Secure, Calm Your Pets During Fireworks
Jun. 29, 2022 | 11:29 AMReading Time: 2 minutesEvery year, dozens of dogs end up at shelters after Fourth of July fireworks shows.
County Adding New Warning Category to Inform Beachgoers
Jun. 29, 2022 | 9:19 AMReading Time: 2 minutesOn July 1, 2022, the County of San Diego will begin using a new beach water-safety category and signs at local beaches in its continuing efforts to educate and protect the public’s health.
GALLERY: One Safe Place, a New Family Justice Center, Will Support Crime Victims in North County
Jun. 28, 2022 | 4:12 PMReading Time: 3 minutesThe District Attorney, County leaders, health professionals and law enforcement celebrated the upcoming opening of One Safe Place in San Marcos. One Safe Place is a family justice center created to support victims of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, human trafficking, and violent loss in northern San Diego County. The new center will open its doors to the public on July 5.
County Adopts $7.36 Billion Budget
Jun. 28, 2022 | 3:21 PMReading Time: 6 minutesThe San Diego County’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $7.36 billion 2022-23 budget Tuesday that builds on commitments to address mental health, homelessness, equity, racial justice and climate change, while upholding essential public safety, land use and social services.
County Offices to Close for Independence Day
Jun. 27, 2022 | 2:34 PMReading Time: < 1 minuteAll public San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed Monday, July 4 for Independence Day.
VIDEO: Children 6 Months to 4 Years Get Their COVID-19 Vaccines
Jun. 27, 2022 | 11:39 AMReading Time: < 1 minuteChildren 6 months to four years old are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine and hundreds of local parents jumped at the opportunity to be first in line. Loaded with blankets, toys and promises of sweet treats, parents filed into Rady Children’s vaccine clinic for the COVID protection they have been anxiously awaiting.
COVID-19 Vaccines, Boosters Strongly Recommended for Older San Diegans
Jun. 23, 2022 | 5:01 PMReading Time: 2 minutesCOVID-19 vaccinations and boosters help to prevent severe illness and hospitalization, especially in older adults over the age of 50. However, thousands of older San Diegans have yet to receive all the recommended doses and boosters.
County Breaks Ground for First Affordable Housing Development on Surplus Property
Jun. 23, 2022 | 2:48 PMReading Time: < 1 minuteIn a first for the County, officials broke ground on a surplus property that will transform an empty lot into a site for low-income affordable housing.
Filing Period to Open for Property Tax Assessment Appeals
Jun. 23, 2022 | 8:44 AMReading Time: < 1 minuteSan Diego County residents and businesses who disagree with their property tax assessments for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year may file an application to appeal their value between July 2 and Nov. 30.
Credit: shutterstock Microbusinesses Get More Time to Apply for $2,500 County Grants
Jun. 23, 2022 | 8:43 AMReading Time: 2 minutesThe smallest of San Diego County’s small businesses ― from dog walkers to tutors, sidewalk vendors and everything in between ― now have more time to apply for a $2,500 County grant.