Reading Time: 2 minutesThe County’s Behavioral Health Services (BHS) has been awarded $29.1 million in state funding that will be used to create new mental health and substance use treatment services in the region.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe County’s annual “Summer Movies in the Park” season kicks off this Saturday, May 24, at the Waterfront Park with a sunset showing of Disney’s “Moana 2,” and fun activities starting at 6 p.m.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteProbation Officer Claudia Romero is working with a relatively new K-9 partner named Lilly that is trained to sniff out narcotics. Together, they are working to keep youth safe by checking for illegal drugs in juvenile facilities like the Youth Transition Campus and East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe first budget open house since the May 1 release of the County’s recommended budget will take place May 22.
Reading Time: 2 minutesConquer what is arguably the toughest trail in the county this Memorial Day weekend. Trek up El Cajon Mountain in El Capitan County Preserve during the 10th annual Warrior Hike Challenge on Saturday, May 24.
Reading Time: 2 minutesTwo dead crows recently collected in routine monitoring from Lemon Grove tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting County environmental health officials to remind people to protect themselves from mosquitoes that can transmit the virus to people.
Reading Time: 2 minutesDr. Jonathan Lucas, M.D., is San Diego County’s new Chief Medical Examiner, bringing over 20 years of forensic pathology experience and leadership to the role.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe County opened its much-anticipated outdoor Archery Range at Kumeyaay Valley Park this week.
Reading Time: < 1 minutehealth services such as spaying and neutering, dental work and other outpatient care to communities where it is most needed. Learn more about microchipping, rabies vaccine and spaying and neutering with County Animal Services and check to see if they are coming to your community soon.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOlder adults are the fastest growing population in San Diego County, estimated to climb to nearly 825,000 by 2029. At that time, they would make up almost a quarter of our region’s population of 3.3 million. This Older Americans Month, the County is sharing resources, events and opportunities available to older adults and their loved ones.
