Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe County’s new state-of-the-art public health lab in Kearny Mesa is on schedule to open in spring 2025. The $93 million dollar facility will greatly expand the county’s ability to test for infectious diseases, monitor food and water safety, and test for dangerous pathogens.
Reading Time: 2 minutesTwo newly elected County supervisors took the oath of office Monday at the County Administration Center Board Chamber.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOlder adults who stay active and fit can significantly improve their quality of life as they age. Physical activity strengthens muscles, improves bone density and builds cardiovascular health which means greater independence. It can also reduce the risk of falls and fractures. Even light activities like walking, gardening or gentle yoga can make a significant difference.
Reading Time: 4 minutesBig elections, unprecedented floods, continued efforts to end homelessness and create housing, new public health challenges and a new County Chief Administrative Officer—there was a lot going on in San Diego County in 2024. Here’s a look at just a few of the most read and viewed topics and stories over the past year from our County News Center website.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe County of San Diego’s Behavioral Health Services has spent the last year organizing extensive planning and training to prepare for the biggest update to California’s civil detention and conservatorship laws in more than 50 years.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAll public San Diego County offices, family resource centers, library branches and animal shelters will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1 for the New Year’s holiday.
Reading Time: 2 minutesCounty public health officials are warning San Diegans not to eat or drink raw milk products or give them to their pets because of the heightened risk for H5N1, or bird flu.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe process of creating art is therapeutic and can improve mental health, decrease anxiety, build self esteem and improve social skills. County Behavioral Health art programs are extremely popular and the beautiful results were on display at a public art show where clients celebrated their work with their peers and an audience.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAll public San Diego County offices, family resource centers, library branches and animal shelters will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn San Diego County’s unincorporated areas, there are pockets where high-speed internet is unavailable, unreliable or unaffordable. The County is working to reduce the digital gap and has made available $9 million in funding through the American Rescue Plan Act for broadband infrastructure.
