Reading Time: 2 minutesA new County department reported Tuesday that in its first year it secured $30 million to address homelessness; provided housing options for over 4,400 people; held or took part in hundreds of community events to create equitable communities; and worked to support immigrants and refugees.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAll public San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed Monday, Sept. 5 for Labor Day.
Reading 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.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe National Weather Services has issued a prolonged heat wave through Labor Day and that creates an elevated fire risk.
Reading 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.
Reading 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.
Reading 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.
Reading 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.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe County of San Diego is distributing 705 vials of Mpox (monkeypox) vaccine this week to healthcare providers around the region.
Reading 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.
