County Recognizes World Tuberculosis Day on March 24
Mar. 22, 2024 | 4:59 PMReading Time: 2 minutesCounty Public Health is raising awareness about tuberculosis, a curable and preventable disease, ahead of World Tuberculosis Day on Sunday, March 24.
Next Steps for County Emergency Temporary Lodging Program
Mar. 22, 2024 | 11:46 AMReading Time: 2 minutesOn March 12, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to extend the Emergency Temporary Lodging Program.
The program, which was launched on Feb. 10, has provided emergency temporary lodging to nearly 900 families who were displaced by flooding from the Jan. 22 storm.
Bee Safe This Spring, Don’t Get Stung
Mar. 22, 2024 | 11:26 AMReading Time: 2 minutesDuring springtime, the flowers bloom and the bees are busy. Here are some simple tips to make sure you don’t get stung. The biggest one is—do not disturb them. And if they’re already disturbed, move away to a safer location!
County Opens New Online Public Records Request Center
Mar. 21, 2024 | 11:09 AMReading Time: 3 minutesThe County has unveiled a new, easy, do-it-yourself website to help people submit public record requests, track their progress and even see if those records are already available because somebody else asked for them.
Blood Donations Help Save Local Skydiver
Mar. 21, 2024 | 10:44 AMReading Time: < 1 minuteThe County is launching its 40th annual blood drive and by taking just few minutes out of your day, you can help save a life. County employee Cecilia Trinidad never anticipated needing a blood transfusion herself… until disaster struck during a national skydiving competition.
County Leaders Report Progress Fighting Wage Theft
Mar. 19, 2024 | 6:08 PMReading Time: 3 minutesLocal workers who fall victim to wage theft now have a better chance of getting the pay that is due them. County and state leaders reported advances on addressing the region’s wage theft crisis Tuesday outside the County Administration Center.
VIDEO: Routine Blood Donor Receives a Life Saving Transfusion
Mar. 18, 2024 | 1:36 PMReading Time: < 1 minuteOver the past 40 years, the County’s annual blood drive has collected thousands of units of blood from employees hoping to help someone in need. For County employee Mary-Huyen Gonzalez, being on the receiving end of this life-saving gift was unexpected and priceless.
Disaster CalFresh Application Deadline Extended
Mar. 15, 2024 | 3:47 PMReading Time: 2 minutesThe deadline to apply for Disaster CalFresh has been extended for one more week for people affected by the Jan. 22 storm flooding.
Edgemoor Hits a High Note
Mar. 15, 2024 | 1:21 PMReading Time: < 1 minuteThe power of music can cross cultural boundaries, connect people from all socio-economic backgrounds and bridge generations. When singer Andy Nahas offered to visit Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility in Santee to perform for clients, administrators jumped at the opportunity.
County Extends Emergency Temporary Lodging Program for Flood Victims
Mar. 14, 2024 | 5:07 PMReading Time: 2 minutesThe San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to extend the Emergency Temporary Lodging Program.