Reading Time: 2 minutes
Mosquitoes collected recently in routine monitoring in the City Heights and Skyline neighborhoods of San Diego have tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting County officials to remind people to use the County’s “Prevent, Protect, Report” guidelines to keep mosquitoes from breeding and to protect themselves from mosquito-borne illnesses.
Reading Time: 2 minutes
The County’s safe parking site on North Magnolia Avenue in El Cajon reopens tonight for families and individuals experiencing homelessness in need of overnight parking. The Safe Parking program provides support and services for people who are unsheltered and have a vehicle.
Reading Time: 3 minutes
The County is partnering with the San Diego Foundation on a new guaranteed income program for high-risk pregnant women as part of a new initiative called Born Well.
Reading Time: 2 minutes
As part of the County’s work to reduce the number of lives impacted by opioid and other drug overdoses, a newly published dashboard is available that pulls together data from across the county.
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Today, elected officials, public health and behavioral health experts, and law enforcement leaders all spoke about the danger of illicit drugs and counterfeit pills. They stressed the importance of prevention, intervention and action. Behind them, 945 purple flags flew representing each person who died in 2024 from a drug overdose.
Reading Time: 2 minutes
With extreme heat warnings issued for the inland valley and desert regions, it is important to avoid getting overheated. Extremely high temperatures can be dangerous to people and pets.
Reading Time: < 1 minute
For many older adults, being independent and aging in their own home for as long as possible is a priority. The County’s Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) can help. MSSP is a care management service for older adults, age 60 and older, who are eligible for Medi-Cal and at risk of being placed in a nursing facility.
