Health
Reading Time: 2 minutesCounty Health and Human Services Agency has received a $125,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program. The program will promote safe practices for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers’ on how to responsibly share roads and paths. The grant program runs through September 2025.
Government
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe community is invited to learn about the County’s upcoming building projects in the region, give their input and have a little fun at the same time
Public Safety
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new County ordinance builds on the state’s Fair Chance Act to give people with a criminal past a better chance of gaining jobs in the unincorporated area.
Government
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe County of San Diego Registrar of Voters received a bomb threat early Friday evening at its office in Kearny Mesa. Sheriff’s deputies conducted an investigation. They determined the threat was not credible, and those who were in the building were safe.
Public Safety
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new Haivision Wall allows fire personnel to monitor new fires from headquarters and give units arriving to a scene better information about what they can expect. Previously, units would be going in blind. The wall also displays important perimeter and terrain maps to help field units.
Government
Reading Time: 2 minutesA new partnership will dramatically boost funding opportunities for local artists.
Health
Reading Time: 2 minutesA grand opening ceremony was held this week for Vista Azul in Carlsbad, the newest affordable housing community in the county for low-income individuals and families.
Housing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe County has made $11.5 million available to finance the creation of affordable housing to benefit low-income people and unsheltered veterans.
Government
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAll public San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed Monday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.
Public Safety
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDue to the high winds forecast and wildfire potential, County Emergency Services offers this quick checklist of things to do in preparation for any emergency or disaster.