Government
Wide photo showing a view of a flooded County of San Diego street

County Issues Emergency Proclamation After Storm Causes Flooding Damage

| 10:57 PM

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe County of San Diego is proclaiming a local emergency on behalf of the Board of Supervisors in anticipation that resources and assistance from the state and federal government may be needed because of damage caused by flooding from the storm January 22, 2024. A local proclamation communicates to the state that the County is anticipating significant impacts to both public and private property.

Animals
Roxy Husky

Be a Hero for a Husky

| 2:24 PM

Reading Time: 4 minutesOvercrowded shelters are a problem across the nation and in our local communities. Hundreds of shelter dogs need to be adopted or to be fostered temporarily. County Animal Services is asking caring individuals in the community: Can you be a Hero for a Husky?

Health
Oysters with Product tag from Mexico

County Expands Oyster-Linked Illness Investigation

| 3:29 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe investigation of oyster-linked illnesses by County of San Diego health officials has expanded to include additional oyster harvest locations in Mexico. Health officials are recommending consumers and restaurants throw away any oysters imported from locations in Mexico until further notice.  The local norovirus outbreak now includes 69 confirmed and probable cases. The severity of […]

Government
Headshot of Barbara Jimenez in blue blazer

County Leader Wins Prestigious Baldrige Foundation Leadership Award

| 3:49 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award has recognized Barbara Jiménez, Community Operations Officer for the County’s Health and Human Services Agency, with a community leadership award.