Public Safety
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service for the San Diego mountains and high desert areas is in effect through early Wednesday. Emergency officials remind everyone to review their Personal Disaster Plans.
Health
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.
Elections
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe San Diego County Registrar of Voters office sent over 2 million postcards to the County’s registered voters listing their voting options for the Nov. 4 special election.
Government
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe County held a grand opening event this past week for the new Village View County Park in Fallbrook, a destination spot filled with amenities.
Government
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe year was 1938. And San Diego opened the Jewel on the Bay — the County Administration Center!
Government
Reading Time: 2 minutesSmall local businesses and non-profits will soon get a boost when it comes to doing business with the County. Two new pilot programs designed to overcome barriers were launched on Tuesday.
Government
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
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
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.
Library
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe best way to design a space for teens at the new Casa de Oro Library? Ask them!