Health
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Tuberculosis Program in the Public Health Services department, of the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, in collaboration with San Diego State University and Aztec Shops are working closely to notify employees potentially exposed to tuberculosis on the SDSU campus, primarily at the Charles B. Bell Jr., Pavilion. Exposures to the general public, SDSU students and faculty, and to other employees are considered to be limited.
Health
Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter years of declines, confirmed suicide deaths in San Diego County rose to 360 in 2022, slightly more than the 358 recorded in 2021, which was the lowest number of deaths in 10 years.
Elections
Reading Time: 2 minutesMore than 430,000 postcards have been mailed to registered voters in the Fourth Supervisorial District, Fallbrook Public Utility District and Rainbow Municipal Water District listing their voting options for the Nov. 7 special election.
Families
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe County of San Diego and partners have launched a new program to guide foster youth through higher education opportunities and career development. The $5 million program is called Career Pathways for Foster Youth.
Health
Reading Time: 2 minutesA deer mouse collected near Mount Laguna Aug. 24 during routine monitoring has tested positive for hantavirus. Hantavirus in wild rodents is relatively common in San Diego County. This is the seventh routine detection of hantavirus in the region for calendar year 2023.
Government
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe County is looking for input on projects covering a wide range of priorities that may affect you, your neighborhood or the region at large.
Animals
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe San Diego County Department of Animal Services is helping everyone celebrate Lapurr Day Weekend by lowering cat adoption fees to $9 from Saturday through Sunday, Sept. 1-3.
Health
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Public Health Services department, in the County of San Diego’s Health & Human Services Agency, received national recognition for its continued progress in keeping the region healthy, safe and informed about public health issues and concerns.
Health
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe 1,300 purple flags placed in the Waterfront Park’s lawn illustrate a grim reality. Today, Aug. 31, is International Overdose Awareness Day. Each flag represents a life that was lost in 2022 to an overdose death here in San Diego County.
Parks and Rec
Reading Time: 2 minutesCounty Board Chairwoman Nora Vargas and Parks and Recreation officials gathered Wednesday to break ground on some sporty additions to the Waterfront Park—a basketball court, pickleball courts, a dog park, exercise station, table tennis and more.
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