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County offers tips on disaster preparedness for pets

By San Diego City Wire | Aug 29, 2024

Ahead of peak wildfire season, County Animal Services is offering pet preparedness information to the public and collaborating with community volunteers for emergency assistance.

San Diego County announces new head for law enforcement review board

By San Diego City Wire | Aug 28, 2024

An attorney with twenty years of investigative experience as a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation will serve as the new Executive Officer of the San Diego County Citizen Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB).

Green Street project aims to improve water quality in Fallbrook

By San Diego City Wire | Aug 28, 2024

San Diego County Supervisors have agreed to secure a construction contract for a project aimed at improving water quality in the unincorporated area of Fallbrook. The Green Street project, located along South Mission Road between Grand Tradition Way and Pepper Tree Lane, is designed to support watershed protection and sustainability by filtering stormwater.

County confirms fourth travel-related measles case this year

By San Diego City Wire | Aug 28, 2024

San Diego County public health officials have confirmed the fourth case of measles this year in a 13-month-old resident who had recently traveled overseas. The county previously confirmed three cases in the region this year. None of the cases are linked, but all are associated with international travel. Before 2024, the last confirmed measles case in the county was in 2019.

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San Diego County Office of Education Education: 1,036 students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By San Diego City Wire | Aug 27, 2024

For the 2022-23 school year, San Diego County Office of Education experienced an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 87 more students being enrolled.

Care Act program celebrates first graduate in San Diego County

By San Diego City Wire | Aug 27, 2024

The County’s Behavioral Health Services and Public Defender departments, Superior Court, and other partners are celebrating a significant milestone for the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act program. On August 7, CARE Court held its first graduation ceremony.

Poway Unified School District Education: 34,663 students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By San Diego City Wire | Aug 27, 2024

There were 34,663 students enrolled in Poway Unified School District's schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the California Department of Education.

San Diego County offices to close for Labor Day

By San Diego City Wire | Aug 26, 2024

All public San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries, and animal shelters will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day. Law enforcement, emergency animal control response, and other essential services will continue through the holiday.

San Diego County Sheriff's Office deploys new bomb-sniffing dogs

By San Diego City Wire | Aug 26, 2024

Four new dogs trained in detecting explosives and firearms are now on duty with the K-9 Unit of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.

San Diego County unveils new affordable housing mapping tool

By San Diego City Wire | Aug 26, 2024

San Diego County has introduced a new tool to assist residents in finding affordable housing. The interactive website and map, named the County-Restricted Affordable Housing Map, allow users to search for affordable housing developments that have been built with County funds.

San Diego addresses fentanyl crisis with widespread naloxone distribution

By San Diego City Wire | Aug 26, 2024

Illicit fentanyl is the single deadliest drug threat facing the nation and can be found in every city, community, and neighborhood. It is a synthetic opioid up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. Fentanyl cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted and is often added to other drugs to make them cheaper, more powerful, and more addictive.

Which former San Diego City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By San Diego City Wire | Aug 25, 2024

These former San Diego City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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San Diego City Wire area weekly mass times

By San Diego City Wire | Aug 24, 2024

The following parishes in the San Diego City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

County appoints Vaughn Maurice as new Animal Services Director

By San Diego City Wire | Aug 23, 2024

The County has appointed Vaughn Maurice as its new Animal Services Director. Mr. Maurice brings extensive experience in animal welfare, strategic planning, executive leadership, financial management, and emergency response to his new role.

Efforts underway in Dulzura for wildfire mitigation

By San Diego City Wire | Aug 20, 2024

County Fire/CAL FIRE have initiated efforts to protect homes in the Dulzura area as part of the California Wildfire Mitigation Program. The program aims to provide defensible space and home retrofits to enhance protection against wildfires. In many instances, this work is offered at no cost to homeowners, targeting high social vulnerability communities and assisting qualifying low- and moderate-income households.

San Diego doctor says inflammation can cause ‘all kinds of secondary consequences in the patient's health and overall well-being’

By San Diego City Wire | Aug 19, 2024

Inflammation is the natural response of the body to an infection and will happen invariably when someone is dealing with sinusitis. According to Dr. Paul Schalch Lepe of SoCal Breathe Free, inflammation can cause many problems for a patient’s sinuses.