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People experiencing homelessness, those with mental health conditions or substance use disorders, and former foster youth, among others, may be eligible for new services through Medi-Cal.
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The 2024-25 flu season was one of the most severe in a decade for hospitalizations and deaths. As the County enters a new flu season, doctors are worried it could be just as bad, in part due to low and declining vaccination rates.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
