San Diego County public health staff and volunteers are set to distribute information in South County neighborhoods as part of a community health assessment led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The initiative aims to address sewage pollution issues along the Tijuana River Valley.
There were three companies in cities associated with San Diego County that received three FDA inspections in September, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
County officials and community partners broke ground Tuesday to mark the start of phase one of the Bradley Avenue Road Improvements Project in El Cajon. The County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is collaborating with the City of El Cajon and the Helix Water District on this initiative.
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act program. The initiative has seen a successful first year, with 64 CARE Agreements currently in place and two graduations celebrated by the CARE Court.
County Animal Services is commemorating the lives of beloved pets who have passed away as part of the Day of the Dead celebrations. This cultural tradition, which honors the memory of loved ones, including pets, invites the community to share photos of their departed pets and consider adopting a new pet from a County shelter.
The County of San Diego’s Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility has been recognized as one of the top nursing homes in California by Newsweek magazine. Edgemoor was ranked as the No. 2 facility in California for Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Homes 2025. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Edgemoor has been among the state’s top three nursing homes.
Eustachian tube dysfunction is a condition that affects the inner ear, causing hearing issues, ear pressure, and other related symptoms. According to Dr. Paul Schalch Lepe of SoCal Breathe Free, eustachian tube dysfunction and sinusitis often go hand-in-hand.
The County’s Tuberculosis Control Program is collaborating with Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church to inform members and visitors about potential tuberculosis (TB) exposure. The church, located at 7669 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037, identified exposure dates from February 17, 2024, to September 16, 2024. The primary times of concern are during the 8:00 a.m. services Monday through Friday, Saturday's 9:00 a.m. services, and Sunday's 7:30 a.m. services.
County public health officials are seeking individuals who may have come into contact with a bat found at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park on Monday, Sept. 23, at 2:15 p.m. The bat later tested positive for rabies.
Voter information pamphlets are being distributed to San Diego County's 1.9 million registered voters for the upcoming November Presidential General Election. The Registrar’s voter information pamphlets have been updated in size, now matching the format of the Secretary of State’s Voter Information Guide.
College tuition fees fell 2% in San Diego County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
A program for high school students with disabilities is preparing them for the workforce while also helping exercise and socialize shelter animals, making them more likely to be adopted.
San Diego County public health officials have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in 2024. A 71-year-old man, who had recently traveled to rural Colorado, tested positive for the virus and is currently hospitalized.
The County’s Tuberculosis Control Program is collaborating with The Cove at La Jolla Post-Acute Care Center to inform current and former residents, as well as employees, about potential exposure to tuberculosis (TB). The facility is located at 7160 Fay Ave., La Jolla, CA, 92037. Potential exposure dates range from February 17, 2024, to September 16, 2024.
San Diego County Animal Services responded to a mutual aid request during the Airport Fire, which is now 95 percent contained. The department assisted in evacuating animals and working at a shelter in Riverside County where families with pets had been relocated.
San Diego County is inviting the community to participate in a virtual meeting to discuss its 2025 legislative program. The meeting will be held at 5 p.m. on October 2.