Credit: Shutterstock First Local Detection of Hantavirus in 2025
Jan. 13, 2025 | 10:17 AMReading Time: 2 minutesA deer mouse collected on Jan. 3, 2025, in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, has tested positive for the potentially deadly hantavirus.
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Applicants Needed for Citizens Law Enforcement Review Board
Jan. 9, 2025 | 11:36 AMReading Time: < 1 minuteThe County’s Citizens Law Enforcement Review Board is taking applications to fill an opening on its board. CLERB was established in 1990 to investigate citizen complaints against San Diego County Sheriff’s deputies and probation officers.
Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe in Disasters
Jan. 8, 2025 | 5:30 PMReading Time: 2 minutesSan Diego County Animal Services reminds residents to be prepared to evacuate with their pets or livestock animals in the event of a disaster such as the Pacific Palisades wildfire, in Los Angeles.
Check Out County Library’s Top Ten Lists for 2024
Jan. 8, 2025 | 2:42 PMReading Time: 2 minutes As 2025 gets underway, catch up on your reading by seeing what was big on checkout lists for San Diegans in 2024. The San Diego County Library released its top ten lists for books, downloadable audio books, movies and more.
Behind the Scenes Peek at the New Public Health Lab’s Construction
Jan. 8, 2025 | 12:31 PMReading 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.
Two County Supervisors Sworn into Office
Jan. 6, 2025 | 3:55 PMReading Time: 2 minutesTwo newly elected County supervisors took the oath of office Monday at the County Administration Center Board Chamber.
Local Seniors Brush Knees in Tai Chi
Jan. 6, 2025 | 11:46 AMReading 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.
Top County News Center Stories of 2024
Jan. 3, 2025 | 11:15 AMReading 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.
State Law Expanding Involuntary Behavioral Health Treatment Takes Effect Jan. 1
Jan. 2, 2025 | 10:40 AMReading 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.
County Offices to Close for New Year’s Holiday
Dec. 24, 2024 | 11:17 AMReading 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.