Health
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe County is honoring the many contributions of residents over 60 this Older Americans Month, which is celebrated every May, and sharing resources available in the region.
Parks and Rec
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe County took steps Wednesday to buy more land within the Pala-Pauma community for open space and species protection. The Board of Supervisors approved spending $1.2 million to buy 222 acres adjacent to the existing Mount Olympus County Preserve.
Housing
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe County is expanding a pilot shallow rental subsidy program for older adults to support an additional 160 older adults at risk of homelessness.
Library
Reading Time: 2 minutesIconic local sculptor and artist, James Hubbell, who brought his unique style of art to many places around the region, including several of the County’s libraries, passed away last Friday at the age of 92.
Government
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe public will have a chance to learn more about the County’s $8.48 billion recommended budget at two upcoming community sessions.
Public Safety
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe County’s Emergency Medical Services office thanked Emergency Medical Services (EMS professionals and held free skills verification sessions as part of the 50th Anniversary of EMS Week.
Government
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn observance of the Memorial Day holiday, all San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed to the public Monday, May 27.
Parks and Rec
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe County of San Diego’s free “2024 Summer Movies in the Park” season starts at 6 p.m., Friday, May 24 with an event and sunset showing of the Oscar-winning blockbuster “Barbie” at the Waterfront Park downtown.
Health
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNew this summer, families with school-aged children who rely on free or reduced-price meals during the school year will have some extra grocery money. California SUN Bucks, also called Summer-EBT, begins next month.
Health
Reading Time: 2 minutesMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of mental health and to note that no one is alone in confronting struggles.