City of San Diego launches recruitment for new Fire Chief
Current Chief Colin Stowell announced plans to retire in August following 34 years of service SAN DIEGO – On Monday, March 18 the City of San Diego launched a nationwide…
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Clean CA community transformation event in San Diego
CALTRANS, Clean California and I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) are excited to announce a major community cleanup and beautification event in San Diego on Saturday, April 6 from…
Celebrate YOUniquness festival held in Glendale, CA
GLENDALE, CA — Another successful and full house “Celebrate YOUniqueness” Festival 2024 was held at the Glendale YMCA on Saturday, March 16 with more than 750 attendees. This is where…
Due to January flood, all CalFresh recipients can purchase hot, prepared food for limited time
ALL CalFresh recipients and new Disaster CalFresh recipients can use their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card to purchase hot and prepared food for a limited time due to the Presidential…
Funding approved for 19 park projects across San Diego
Many of the projects are in park-deficient neighborhoods and communities of concern SAN DIEGO – Nineteen park projects in the City of San Diego will receive approximately $15.9 million in…
County supervisors advance alternative to incarceration hub
THE San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved two actions on Wednesday, March 13 to help people move forward after arrest and incarceration. The Board’s vote advanced plans to open…
City of San Diego celebrates International Women’s Day with launch of annual women’s survey
Survey results will contribute to informed policy-making and program development for women across San Diego SAN DIEGO – To advance gender equality and a supportive environment, the City of San…
County approves plan to improve pedestrian safety in unincorporated communities
COUNTY Supervisors voted this week to make improvements for pedestrians at four intersections in the unincorporated communities of La Presa, Spring Valley and Fallbrook, and to make additional improvements at…
Spring into STEAM with the SDPL
Students take a journey to outer space during the library’s annual science-themed program SAN DIEGO – Starting this weekend, the San Diego Public Library (SDPL) is launching three months of…
City of San Diego invites public input on draft mobility master plan
SAN DIEGO – A series of public meetings will be held at libraries throughout the City of San Diego this month to provide more information and solicit feedback from San…
San Diego works with FEMA to stand up disaster recovery center
Residents affected by Jan. 22 storm urged to apply online or in person for disaster assistance SAN DIEGO – Starting March 1, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will operate…
When to expect presidential primary election results
ON election night, we all want to know the results right away, but counting ballots takes time. Here are some reasons why: The county has over 1.9 million active registered…
City of San Diego celebrates Women in Construction Week
Hundreds of women play critical roles in city infrastructure projects SAN DIEGO – This week, March 3 to 9, is Women in Construction (WIC) Week and the City of San…
Flood Disaster Declaration allows impacted San Diegans to get disaster CalFresh benefits
PEOPLE impacted by the Jan. 22, 2024 storm flooding may be eligible for the Disaster CalFresh program. The program provides a one-time payment to buy food for themselves and…
Mayor Gloria named ‘Community Champion for Seniors’ by Meals on Wheels San Diego County
Mayor honored for longtime support for seniors, providing critical resources during COVID-19 pandemic SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria on Tuesday, March 5 was named the 2024 Community Champion for…
Love and friendship of shelter pets worth more than a pot of gold
NO matter if they’re a Siberian Husky, a German Shepherd, a Chihuahua, a RussianBlue or a Siamese cat, during March, everyone’s Irish at the San Diego County Animal Shelters. Of the pets in shelter care, over 40%…
FASAE SoCal presents donation check to FUSION at UC Irvine
Irvine – The Filipino American Society of Architects and Engineers of Southern California (FASAE SoCal) President Peter Magno and Vice President/ President-Elect Ethel Rubio visited the Filipinx Undergraduate Scientist-Engineers in…
Fil-Am leader Jessica Caloza aims to make history, champion community in bid for CA Assembly
LOS ANGELES — Community leader Jessica Caloza is vying to make history as the first Filipino American woman elected to the California state Legislature. If elected to represent California’s 52nd…
San Diego aquatics division hiring seasonal pool guards
Great benefits, pay increases and on-the-job certification training SAN DIEGO – Summer will arrive in San Diego before we know it and the City of San Diego’s 15 swimming pool…
Help county set budget priorities
IT is not released until May, but the county is already working on the budget for the next fiscal year. And thinking about what to prioritize in a volatile economy….
Initiative launched to teach 1 million San Diegans hands-only CPR
THE County of San Diego is partnering with UC San Diego to launch Revive & Survive San Diego, a new initiative to help save lives. Revive & Survive San Diego…
39 Vote Centers open for March presidential primary election
Additional 179 vote centers set to open on Saturday, March 2 YOU don’t have to wait until Election Day to vote in person. Voters can take advantage of early voting…
City of San Diego to receive $29.9M to address homelessness
Largest-ever allocation from state grant program will support shelter operations, safe parking programs, outreach and housing assistance SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego will continue tackling homelessness by…
Affordable housing headed for Rancho Bernardo
A NEW mixed-use affordable housing development broke ground last February 15 in Rancho Bernardo. SkyLINE is a transit-oriented project that will provide 100 new one-to-three-bedroom apartments for families and individuals…
FEMA major disaster designation made for San Diego County
THE Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for San Diego County due to the impact of the Jan. 22 storm. FEMA will offer individual assistance…
US-based foundation sets foot in Manila
A Filipino American-owned immigration and employment agency has launched its foundation in Manila. CSI Professionals Inc., a premier consultancy agency that deals with U.S. immigration and employment based in Southern…
County’s ‘Love Your Heart’ event encourages San Diegans to know their blood pressure numbers
THE county’s Love Your Heart campaign is celebrating 13 years of supporting San Diegans in understanding the importance of heart health through a variety of ways, including hosting no-cost blood…
Healthy habits build healthy smiles
CAVITIES are the most common chronic childhood disease. When left untreated, cavities in children can be painful or cause infections leading to learning issues, school absences and even emergency room…
Love is in the air: Couples say ‘I Do’ on Valentine’s Day
MARRIAGE ceremonies were held throughout the county on Wednesday, February 14 as couples marked Valentine’s Day by exchanging vows. Valentine’s Day is traditionally one of the most sought-after wedding days…
City council approves mayor’s proposal to waive fees for storm-related reconstruction
Fee waiver will provide relief to residents and business owners repairing damaged property SAN DIEGO – As part of Mayor Todd Gloria’s continued efforts to help residents in Southeastern and…