Government
County Administration Center

County Launches Formal Review of Contracting Processes to Improve Oversight

| 2:15 PM

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San Diego County Chief Administrative Officer Ebony Shelton announced today that the County is formally reviewing its internal contracting processes to improve oversight, following the recent allegations involving a County contractor, the Harm Reduction Coalition of San Diego. The Coalition was responsible for distributing naloxone, an anti-overdose medication, and its former Chief Operating Officer has been accused by the District Attorney of embezzling funds from the Coalition.

Public Safety
San Diego County Fire/Cal Fire units stage near the Border 2 Fire.

County Confirms Commitment to Emergency Preparedness

| 3:18 PM

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Since 2003, the County has invested nearly $1 billion to strengthen preparedness and disaster response capabilities. These investments include firefighters, fire equipment, helicopters, hazardous materials management and flood control enhancements, and upgrades to alert and warning systems.

Government
post card with "Community in Action! Annual Report 2023-24"

San Diego County Annual Report Shows Community in Action

| 3:56 PM

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The County works with the community to address the region’s challenges and together, we are getting results. You’ll see our achievements in the County’s Fiscal Year 2023/24 Annual Report released Thursday.