Animals
Reading Time: 2 minutesOnly a handful of kennels are available for dogs at both the Carlsbad and the Bonita County Department of Animal Services shelters. The shelters are very nearly at capacity.
Elections
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you live in the Fourth Supervisorial District, City of Chula Vista, Fallbrook Public Utility District or Rainbow Municipal Water District, and want to vote in the Nov. 7 special election, you must register by Monday, Oct. 23 to receive a ballot in the mail.
Health
Reading Time: 2 minutesCounty of San Diego health officials have linked nine cases of Salmonella illness to unpasteurized or “raw” milk or milk products from a producer in Fresno, CA. The cases began in late September and the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) urges anyone who may have recently purchased Raw Farm LLC raw milk or milk products to not consume it and discard the product.
Government
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIf you’d like a say on County projects like sidewalks, fire stations, Live Well centers, and libraries, here’s your chance. The County is holding meetings to get your feedback on needed improvements and future facilities.
Animals
Reading Time: 2 minutesAre you seeing more urban coyotes in your neighborhood? If so, don’t panic! The County’s Department of Animal Services has some tips to keep them away and help you, your family and pets stay safe.
Public Safety
Reading Time: 2 minutesThere was a time when meteorologists could predict whether winter would be mild, moderate or severe. That information helped emergency managers plan ahead and get resources ready to fit the forecast and try to avoid a disaster.
Public Safety
Reading Time: 2 minutesChairwoman Nora Vargas cut the ribbon to open a new fire station in East Otay Mesa. This new, state-of-the-art fire station will reduce response times in East Otay Mesa, which includes medical calls to construction workers, traffic accidents, warehouse workers, incarcerated persons, and any calls related to the border crossing. The community surrounding the new fire station includes industrial and commercial businesses, several correctional facilities, and the Otay Mountain open space to the east.
Health
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSan Diego County doctors share the top 6 tips to help you fight winter viruses and stay healthy.
Health
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe influenza virus, or the flu, is a contagious respiratory disease that can lead to serious illness, hospitalization and in extreme cases, death. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against the flu is to get a flu vaccine every year.
Housing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThursday morning the County of San Diego and partners set up a pop-up fair for unsheltered neighbors in downtown’s Harbor View neighborhood. Services available included providing EBT cards to qualified people so they can buy food and necessities. People also could see if they were eligible for CalWorks or Medi-Cal, and check in for case management.