Health
Reading Time: 2 minutesShovels sent dirt flying and with that, construction work could begin on a new state-of-the-art public health lab. County officials broke ground for the facility at the County Operations Center in Kearny Mesa Wednesday.
Families
Reading Time: 2 minutesOne means “gift of God”—the other “peace.” Mateo and Olivia were the two most popular baby names for newborns in San Diego County in 2022, the County Health and Human Services Agency reported Wednesday.
Government
Reading Time: 2 minutes More than 100 local businesses and non-profits attended an outreach event at the County Administration Center Monday to learn about working with the County’s Department of Purchasing and Contracting.
Government
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe County released an Annual Report Monday that listed numerous accomplishments and stated that the County, the public it serves, local cities, community groups and organizations are better when they work together.
Government
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts Wednesday, Oct. 4 at approximately 11:20 a.m.
Government
Reading Time: 2 minutesSan Diego County businesses, nonprofits and residents can now apply for low-interest federal disaster loans if they were affected by Tropical Cyclone Hilary.
Elections
Reading Time: 2 minutesVoter information pamphlets are on their way to registered voters in the Fourth Supervisorial District, City of Chula Vista, Fallbrook Public Utility District and Rainbow Municipal Water District for the Nov. 7 special election.
Government
Reading Time: 2 minutesSan Diego County’s Office of Emergency Services earned re-accreditation by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program. The honor was announced this week. After a comprehensive and rigorous review of 66 standards of excellence in emergency management programs and capabilities, the Emergency Management Accreditation Program granted San Diego County the five-year re-accreditation.
Parks and Rec
Reading Time: 2 minutesFallbrook residents will soon see the park they wished for come to life. County officials and community members broke ground Thursday on a new 6.7-acre park.
Government
Reading Time: 3 minutesCounty and Court officials outlined Wednesday plans for the launch next week of the Community Assistance, Recovery & Empowerment Act (CARE Act) program to help severely impaired people living with untreated schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders.