County awarded $12.4M to establish new recuperative beds
COUNTY Behavioral Health Services has been awarded $12.4 million in state funding for bridge housing. The funds will be used to create 49 new recuperative care beds for people who…
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Poll workers needed for Presidential General Election
THE Registrar of Voters needs poll workers for the November Presidential General Election, especially those who are bilingual in any of ten specific languages. Federal law requires the Registrar’s office to…
Mayor Gloria secures city council approval of historic 25-year lease for WorldBeat Center
Agreement allows the cultural institution to continue offering programs, art exhibits, performances and more SAN DIEGO – In a historic move to secure the future of a cultural institution in…
We want to hear from you! City of San Diego seeks community input on trash and recycling services
Public meetings, questionnaires and focus groups will help the city identify resident prioritiesSAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego wants to hear from San Diegans who receive trash and…
Mayor Gloria secures city council approval of historic 25-year lease for WorldBeat Center
Agreement allows the cultural institution to continue offering programs, art exhibits, performances and more SAN DIEGO – In a historic move to secure the future of a cultural institution in…
County offers reminders of summer safety tips for children
HOT temperatures continue as summer is in full swing in San Diego County and children are spending more time outside. “There are so many fun activities for children and families…
City Council unanimously confirms Robert Logan II as city’s next Fire-Rescue Chief
Logan, a 24-year veteran, will take over as Fire-Rescue Chief in August SAN DIEGO – On Monday, July 15, the city council unanimously confirmed Mayor Todd Gloria’s appointment of Deputy…
Applicants needed for Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board
THE County’s Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board is taking applications to fill an opening on its board. CLERB was established in 1990 to investigate citizen complaints against San Diego County Sheriff’s…
Mayor Gloria proposes first real, permanent city effort to address homelessness
City council to vote on negotiated lease for planned Hope @ Vine campus SAN DIEGO – As the latest and perhaps most significant, long-term step in the City of San…
Stay cool, have fun, explore summer at your library
SCHOOL’S out for summer and wait… the kids are bored already? Check out Summer at Your (County) Library. The County Library is offering a wide array of fun things to do….
San Diego Regional Cyber Lab supports local businesses with cyber security needs
Free online resource uses artificial intelligence technology to help public and private organizations SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego’s Cyber Lab now offers a new web-based resource that…
County drug disposal pilot program reaches milestone
THE county’s Drug Disposal Pilot Program has reached a milestone by distributing more than 1,200 drug deactivating pouches. The county teamed up with physicians, dentists, and pharmacists to provide the…
Fiesta Island named Best Dog Park by USA Today reader’s poll
Fiesta Island provides 90-acres of space for visitors to enjoy with their four-legged friends SAN DIEGO – San Diegans love their furry friends and on Wednesday, July 3 a City…
County adopts new budget
COUNTY Supervisors unanimously adopted a new $8.53 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 during a board meeting on Tuesday, June 25. The budget took effect on Monday, July 1. The…
The heat is on, here’s how to protect yourself
SUMMER and even the fall months in San Diego County can bring extremely high temperatures that can be dangerous to people and pets. Excessive heat can spike body temperatures that…
Miramar Reservoir reopens for water recreation following Pure Water pipeline construction project
Boats, canoes, kayaks and float tubes will once again be allowed at the reservoir beginning July 6 SAN DIEGO – On-water activities will be available again at the City of…
Filing period to open for property tax assessment appeals
SAN Diego County residents and businesses who disagree with their property tax assessments for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year may file an application to appeal their value between July 2 and…
Safeguard your home from wildfires
AS temperatures rise this summer, it’s important to consider safeguarding your property from wildfires. Wildfires are the biggest hazard in San Diego County and people should create 100 feet or…
Exercise safety first when hiking in the heat
THERE are hundreds of hiking trails available to San Diego County residents and visitors, but it can be dangerous, and even deadly, to not take the heat into consideration before…
County offices to close for Fourth of July holiday
IN observance of Independence Day, all San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed to the public Thursday, July 4. Law enforcement, emergency animal…
County Library first in California to be certified sustainable
WITH 33 branches and more than 300 library staff, San Diego County Library has become the first in California to be designated a “Certified Sustainable Library” through the Sustainable Libraries…
City of San Diego celebrates milestone with Summer Civics Internship program kick off
More than 1,000 youth hired as interns through city’s Employ & Empower workforce training initiative SAN DIEGO – On Monday, June 17 the City of San Diego kicked off its…
City of San Diego Senior Center offers connection and community
Recently reopened Cathy Hopper Friendship Center in North Clairemont offers programs for residents ages 60 and better SAN DIEGO – Recently reopened to serve local seniors with opportunities for learning…
Give a shelter pet a snuggly summer
COUNTY shelters are waiving adoption and microchip fees through July 7 in order to give some lucky pets a new life of liberty and the ability to pursue happiness. The…
City Council unanimously approves ‘Protecting our Progress’ budget
Despite $172M deficit, FY25 budget continues addressing key issues for San Diegans – homelessness, road repair, public safety SAN DIEGO – The city council on Tuesday, June 11 unanimously approved…
Site managers needed for in-person voting locations
THE Registrar of Voters is seeking temporary site managers to operate in-person voting locations for the November presidential general election. Site managers earn $20 per hour. Site managers will be required to lead…
City of San Diego Arts and Culture launches photo exhibits during Immigrant Heritage Month
Municipal photo fellow collaborates to provide a photographic tribute to San Diego immigrant communities SAN DIEGO – Artist and photographer John Raymond Mireles, the City of San Diego’s municipal photo…
Mayor Todd Gloria announces appointment of next Fire-Rescue Chief
Mayor names 24-year veteran, Deputy Fire Chief Robert Logan II, to serve as city’s 19th Fire Chief SAN DIEGO, CA – Following an extensive three-month search, community vetting, and interview…
New technology to improve emergency evacuations countywide
A NEW technology launched on Wednesday, May 29 that will help streamline the evacuation process during emergencies throughout the region. Evacuation zones powered by Genasys EVAC technology will help emergency…
A county first – affordable housing opens on excess land
THE county reached a milestone in efforts to address the region’s housing crisis. Officials celebrated the grand opening of the Levant Senior Cottages in Linda Vista on Thursday, May 30….