Families
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe County’s A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children’s Center library is a place of learning and imagination, and it just got a renovation.
Health
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFor many older adults, being independent and aging in their own home for as long as possible is a priority. The County’s Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) can help. MSSP is a care management service for older adults, age 60 and older, who are eligible for Medi-Cal and at risk of being placed in a nursing facility.
Consumer
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s back-to-school time and that means shopping for school supplies. And that also means, a reminder to check your receipts!
Animals
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMonica Frid has fostered animals for more than 40 years. Now, through San Diego County Animal Services, she’s giving kittens the best start in life — and you can help too.
Animals
Reading Time: 2 minutesCounty Animal Services has taken custody of a small Chihuahua and is pursuing animal cruelty charges against a Spring Valley woman after a disturbing video surfaced which appeared to show a dog being struck with a wooden plank, then covered with a container and kicked.
Health
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 37th annual Veterans Village Stand Down Resource Event wrapped up a successful first day today, Aug. 8, in Liberty Station’s Central Promenade. This two-day event is a one-stop opportunity for veterans to connect with critical services, resources and support in a welcoming and safe environment.
Public Safety
Reading Time: 2 minutesCounty Probation has created a new integrated Healthcare Services unit with the goal of enhancing the care and support given to youth in detention facilities and both youth and adult clients under Probation supervision. To that end, a new medical director and a healthcare operations manager have joined the Probation team.
Health
Reading Time: 2 minutesCounty public health officials have confirmed the first case of measles in the region this year in a teenage resident who had recently traveled overseas.
Families
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBack to school season should feel exciting—not stressful. But for many families, the rising cost of school supplies can make this time of year challenging. That’s why the County Child Support Services is stepping up once again to support local families during Child Support Awareness Month.
Agriculture
Reading Time: 2 minutesFinding a certified farmers’ market near you is now easier than ever. The County launched a new interactive website Wednesday that allows you pinpoint locations, dates, times and much more.