Health

More Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus

| 2:15 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutesMosquitoes collected recently in routine monitoring in the City Heights and Skyline neighborhoods of San Diego have tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting County officials to remind people to use the County’s “Prevent, Protect, Report” guidelines to keep mosquitoes from breeding and to protect themselves from mosquito-borne illnesses.

Government
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Evaluation, Performance, Analytics Office Releases New Strategic Plan

| 12:29 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe County’s Office of Evaluation, Performance and Analytics has released a new plan listing 18 questions that will guide the County’s evaluation of important programs and services, ranging from homelessness to climate, public safety, and physical and mental health.

Animals
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Hundreds of Pets Find Homes During Clear the Shelters Month

| 12:52 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutesThis August, hundreds of pets found forever homes during the Clear the Shelters campaign at San Diego County Animal Services’ Bonita and Carlsbad shelters. In total, 441 animals were adopted — including 234 dogs, 204 cats and three other animals. Bonita Shelter: 318 total, 165 dogs, 150 cats, 3 birds Carlsbad Shelter: 123 total, 69 […]

Health

County Reopens East County Safe Parking Site After Renovations

| 4:50 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe County’s safe parking site on North Magnolia Avenue in El Cajon reopens tonight for families and individuals experiencing homelessness in need of overnight parking. The Safe Parking program provides support and services for people who are unsheltered and have a vehicle.