Health
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn independent panel of local doctors participated in a virtual event Wednesday that addressed COVID-19 misinformation brought up by members of the public at the Feb. 8 County Board of Supervisors meeting.
Health
Reading Time: 3 minutesGiven that COVID-19 Omicron cases and hospitalizations have significantly decreased across the state, including San Diego County, the indoor mask mandate established by the California Department of Public Health nearly two months ago will expire Feb. 15.
Health
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe County Health and Human Services Agency is reporting 26 new lab-confirmed influenza cases.
Public Safety
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe San Diego County Board of Supervisors will consider interim County Sheriff applicants for appointment for the 10-month remainder of Sheriff Bill Gore’s term following his retirement on Feb. 3.
Government
Reading Time: 2 minutesMicrobusinesses across San Diego County hurt by COVID-19 could soon be getting $2,500 boosts after County supervisors approved a grant program Tuesday funded in part by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate.
Government
Reading Time: < 1 minutePublic participation in upcoming County Board of Supervisors meetings will continue to be virtual due to high numbers of COVID-19 cases and current public health guidance. The board’s next meetings are Tuesday, Feb. 8 and Wednesday, Feb. 9.
Health
Reading Time: 3 minutesNew lab-confirmed COVID-19 infections are beginning to decline in the region, but actual case counts may be higher due to the increasing popularity and availability of home antigen tests, results of which are not reported to the County.
Health
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile the number of influenza cases was unusually high last week, the great majority of those are earlier infections that were just reported, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
Health
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA brand-new County of San Diego Live Well Mobile Office hit the road today, the second of its kind. They travel around the region and are equipped to deliver a wide range of county services directly to your community.
Housing
Reading Time: 2 minutesOne hundred more affordable housing units for low-income people and families are coming to San Marcos, thanks to the County and Affirmed Housing.