Reading Time: 1 minuteCounty Supervisors have agreed to move forward in securing a construction contract for a project to improve water quality in the unincorporated area.
Credit: Shutterstock Reading Time: 2 minutesCounty public health officials have confirmed the fourth case of measles this year in a 13-month-old resident who had recently traveled overseas.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAn attorney with twenty years’ investigative experience as a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, will serve as the new Executive Officer of the San Diego County Citizen Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB).
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe County’s Behavioral Health Services and Public Defender departments, Superior Court and other partners are all celebrating an inspiring milestone for the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act program. On Aug. 7, CARE Court held its first graduation ceremony.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFour new dogs trained in detecting explosives and firearms are now on duty with the K-9 Unit of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe County has a new tool to help people find affordable housing. An interactive website and map is now available to search for affordable housing developments built with the help of County funds.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNational Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day is in August, and the County is dedicated to spreading the word on the dangers of fentanyl poisoning and the precautions that can be taken to prevent fentanyl overdose deaths. The County’s comprehensive Harm Reduction Strategy includes the distribution of lifesaving naloxone and fentanyl test strips to anyone who wants them.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAll public San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe County has appointed Vaughn Maurice as its new Animal Services Director. Mr. Maurice brings a wealth of experience in animal welfare, strategic planning, executive leadership, financial management, and emergency response to his new role.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCounty Fire/CAL FIRE have started work to protect homes in the Dulzura area as part of the California Wildfire Mitigation Program. The program provides defensible space and home retrofits to harden homes against wildfires. In many cases, the work is provided at no cost to the homeowner and is intended to help high social vulnerability communities and provide assistance to qualifying low- and moderate-income households.
