Government
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Holiday Season “presents” us all with one of the biggest recycling opportunities of the entire year. With all the gifts, wrapping paper, cards — and even the tree — there is a lot of stuff to “re-gift” to our earth and the future, rather than tossing it into the trash and our landfills. Here are some tips!
Government
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSan Diego County public offices, family resource centers, public health clinics, libraries and animal shelters will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday.
Health
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccine, routinely provided to newborns since 1991, remains a safe and effective way of preventing serious illness of the liver. The incidence of pediatric HBV has decreased 99 percent since the introduction of the vaccine.
Government
Reading Time: 2 minutesRetired longtime San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister passed away earlier this morning. Mr. McAllister served as San Diego County’s Treasurer-Tax Collector for twenty-three years before retiring in August 2025.
Housing
Reading Time: 2 minutesA new affordable housing community celebrated its grand opening in San Ysidro today, adding 100 new apartment homes to the region for low-income families and individuals.
Families
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe County of San Diego announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its efforts in educating parents and caregivers about the importance of child safety seats and making sure every child travels safely.
Health
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe County of San Diego announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program.
Public Safety
Reading Time: 2 minutesTeens at the Youth Transition Campus are taking part in Ride & Reflect program by cycling on stationary bikes and reflecting on the experience for better physical and mental health.
Public Safety
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA $700,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety will support an intensive Probation supervision program for impaired drivers.
Housing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorking families and residents transitioning from homelessness have a new place to call home in the heart of City Heights: Serenade on 43rd. Serenade is a new 65-unit affordable housing community that includes four buildings centered around shared, outdoor open spaces.