Health
Reading Time: 2 minutes County Public Health is raising awareness about tuberculosis, a curable and preventable disease, ahead of World Tuberculosis Day on Sunday, March 24.
Government
Reading Time: 2 minutes On March 12, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to extend the Emergency Temporary Lodging Program.
The program, which was launched on Feb. 10, has provided emergency temporary lodging to nearly 900 families who were displaced by flooding from the Jan. 22 storm.
Agriculture
Reading Time: 2 minutes During springtime, the flowers bloom and the bees are busy. Here are some simple tips to make sure you don’t get stung. The biggest one is—do not disturb them. And if they’re already disturbed, move away to a safer location!
Government
Reading Time: 3 minutes The County has unveiled a new, easy, do-it-yourself website to help people submit public record requests, track their progress and even see if those records are already available because somebody else asked for them.
Health
Reading Time: < 1 minute The County is launching its 40th annual blood drive and by taking just few minutes out of your day, you can help save a life. County employee Cecilia Trinidad never anticipated needing a blood transfusion herself… until disaster struck during a national skydiving competition.
Government
Reading Time: 3 minutes Local workers who fall victim to wage theft now have a better chance of getting the pay that is due them. County and state leaders reported advances on addressing the region’s wage theft crisis Tuesday outside the County Administration Center.
Health
Reading Time: < 1 minute Over the past 40 years, the County’s annual blood drive has collected thousands of units of blood from employees hoping to help someone in need. For County employee Mary-Huyen Gonzalez, being on the receiving end of this life-saving gift was unexpected and priceless.
Health
Reading Time: 2 minutes The deadline to apply for Disaster CalFresh has been extended for one more week for people affected by the Jan. 22 storm flooding.
Health
Reading Time: < 1 minute The power of music can cross cultural boundaries, connect people from all socio-economic backgrounds and bridge generations. When singer Andy Nahas offered to visit Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility in Santee to perform for clients, administrators jumped at the opportunity.
Government
Reading Time: 2 minutes The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to extend the Emergency Temporary Lodging Program.