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…
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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…
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…
City of San Diego ensuring storm-impacted communities can access assistance
Teams going door to door to survey residents; recovery assistance now offered online SAN DIEGO – Starting on Monday, February 12, the City of San Diego has transitioned its Local…
New county report to address inequity in the region
JOBS and finances, food systems, health, and housing – data shows these areas have some of the largest equity gaps in the San Diego region. The Office of Equity and…
City Of San Diego seeking buyer to turn downtown building into 100% affordable rental homes
Interested parties have until May 1 to submit their proposals SAN DIEGO – In an effort to create much-needed affordable homes, the City of San Diego is looking for an…
County Supervisors approve gun violence reduction work plan
THE County Board of Supervisors approved a work plan to reduce gun violence activities in San Diego County. The Board voted to receive the Gun Violence Reduction Work Plan, using…
146 ballot drop boxes open for March presidential primary election
STARTING Tuesday, Feb. 6, registered voters can return their mail ballot for the March Presidential Primary Election to any one of 146 official ballot drop boxes located around the county. Mail ballots for the…
Board of Supervisors approve new help for flood survivors
COUNTY supervisors took new actions on Tuesday, January 30 to help people in communities flooded by last week’s torrential rains, starting with protecting them from unfair evictions and shifting $10…
Tips to stay safe while cleaning up after a flood
IF your home or business was flooded during the Jan. 22 storm, it is important to keep yourself and your family safe when cleaning up. Before attempting to clean up…
Tips to stay safe in heavy rains, flooding
WITH hundreds of San Diegans already dealing with flood recovery and more rain predicted in the future, everyone is encouraged to follow important safety and preparedness tips to deal with…
City of San Diego to offer emergency grant funds for storm-impacted small businesses and nonprofits
Grants of up to $5,000 will help neighborhood businesses get back on their feet SAN DIEGO – In an effort to support local businesses impacted by the recent record storm,…
County board ratifies emergency proclamation
THE County Board of Supervisors unanimously ratified a countywide local emergency proclamation on Wednesday, January 24 for the Jan. 22 storm that left widespread damage across the region. The emergency…
Beware of price gouging and fraud in storm’s aftermath
SAN Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan is warning businesses and scammers not to take advantage of consumers by price gouging or other fraud schemes during a state of an emergency –…
City of San Diego deploys teams to assess damage and clean up areas impacted by storm
Residents encouraged to complete county survey online for potential disaster assistance SAN DIEGO – In response to a record amount of rain that hit the San Diego region on Monday,…
County investigating illnesses linked to imported oysters
COUNTY health officials have linked 41 confirmed and probable cases of norovirus illness to raw oysters imported from a specific harvest location in Northwest Mexico. The cases began in mid-December following dining on raw oysters from Sonora,…
County supervisors reelect chairwoman for 2024
THE County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to select Supervisor Nora Vargas as the chairwoman for 2024. Chairwoman Vargas served as board chairwoman last year. The chair acts as the…
New pilot program for seniors approved by County Board of Supervisors
THE San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved on Tuesday, January 9 a pilot program to create housemate matches between lower-income older adults and locals with a spare bedroom. The…
Registered with a political party? Make sure ballot offers the residential candidate you want
IF you’re registered with a political party, then that party’s presidential candidates will appear on your March 2024 presidential primary ballot. If you want to vote for a presidential candidate from…
New city report shows creative industries had more than $10B impact
Report also provides recommendations for San Diego region to remain creative leader SAN DIEGO – A new report released on Tuesday, January 9 by the City of San Diego and…
County program helps qualifying first-time homebuyers
THE County of San Diego’s Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program helps first-time home buyers whose income is 80 percent or less than the annual area median income, which ranges…
County supports federal initiative to protect immigrant military families
THE county’s Office of Military and Veterans Affairs is promoting a federal immigration program that supports immigrant families of U.S. service members. The Military Parole in Place (MPIP) program provides some members…
Mayor: State of the city is ‘getting stronger every day’
Mayor’s state of the city details significant progress made on San Diego’s most critical issues SAN DIEGO – In his fourth State of the City address as the 37th Mayor of the City…
Top stories from the San Diego County News Center in 2023
IT was a busy news year in San Diego County in 2023. The most widely read and viewed County News Center stories and topics showed the wide range of things…
