Government
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt doesn’t arrive in theaters until Friday, but a new blockbuster movie generating Oscar buzz has already been a big financial hit for San Diego County. “One Battle After Another,” a new Warner Bros. movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio del Toro, Sean Penn and others, spent about six weeks filming on location in San Diego County in 2024.
Health
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe County-led San Diego Fall Prevention Task Force is hosting a series of no-cost workshops between Saturday, Sept. 20 and Friday, Sept. 26 throughout the county and the public is invited to attend.
Public Safety
Reading Time: 2 minutesSeptember is Disaster Preparedness Month, and it is an ideal time to think about the critical preparedness steps could reduce risks and protect you and your family in an emergency.
Housing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA groundbreaking celebration was held today in Pacific Beach for Rose Creek Village, a 60-home development at 2662 Garnet Avenue for low-income seniors, families and individuals who earn 30-60% of the San Diego Area Median Income.
Health
Reading Time: 2 minutesPeople experiencing homelessness, those with mental health conditions or substance use disorders, and former foster youth, among others, may be eligible for new services through Medi-Cal.
Public Safety
Reading Time: < 1 minuteResidents in Lakeside directly impacted by the Coches Fire attended a recovery resource event at the San Diego County Library, Lakeside Branch Saturday afternoon. Government agencies, community groups and leaders from the Lakeside Fire Protection District were able to offer support and services needed to start the recovery process.
Animals
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe San Diego County Department of Animal Services executed a warrant today at a ranch on Artesian Road in North County following the death of a horse named Penny last month.
Health
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe 2024-25 flu season was one of the most severe in a decade for hospitalizations and deaths. As the County enters a new flu season, doctors are worried it could be just as bad, in part due to low and declining vaccination rates.
Public Safety
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn online guide is available to help people who lost their home or sustained damages in the Coches Fire. Resources include information for homeowners seeking property tax relief, permits for repairs or rebuilding, along with self-sufficiency resources.
Agriculture
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe California Department of Food and Agriculture has declared a new citrus quarantine in northern San Diego County and part of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, after finding a citrus tree in the San Clemente area with Huanglongbing, a disease fatal to citrus.