Some of San Diego's largest riverbed encampments are witnessing progress through a collaborative effort by the County, the City of San Diego, the City of Santee, and the California Department of Transportation. This partnership focuses on homeless outreach and providing immediate shelter for those residing in the riverbed area.
San Diego County has released its 2023 annual Crop Report, detailing the economic contributions and trends in local agriculture. The report highlights that nursery and cut flower products account for 71% of the total agricultural value, with bedding plants, color, perennials, cacti, and succulents leading for the third consecutive year. These categories brought in $396,623,341, representing 24% of the county's agricultural production value.
County shelter pets in San Diego are getting into the Halloween spirit early this year, donning costumes as they seek new homes. Costumed animals include a "harey" witch, a lettuce vampire, two jack-o-lanterns, a fairy, King Meow II, a cowboy, and a pirate.
San Diego County is encouraging residents to focus on their mental health with the annual Check Your Mood Day, coinciding with National Depression Screening Day. This event takes place during Mental Illness Awareness Week and aims to promote awareness about mental well-being.
The San Diego County Fiscal Year 2023/24 Annual Report, released Thursday, highlights significant progress in addressing key regional challenges. The report outlines advancements in affordable housing, homelessness, behavioral health, public safety, justice reform, environmental sustainability, healthy communities, and equity.
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has approved the acceptance of a $12.4 million grant from the state and allocated an additional $8 million to enhance mental health services in the region. This funding will be utilized to establish 16 recuperative beds and renovate a building in National City, transforming it into a new County Substance Use Residential and Treatment Services facility. Additionally, 33 more recuperative care beds will be added at other treatment centers.
Starting Tuesday, October 8, registered voters in San Diego County can return their mail ballots for the November Presidential General Election to any of the 150 official ballot drop boxes available throughout the county. Mail ballots are expected to be delivered this week to the county's 1.9 million registered voters.
San Diego County is investigating its first locally acquired dengue case. The affected resident from Escondido had not traveled to regions where the mosquito-borne illness is prevalent. No other local cases have been reported so far.
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors recently reviewed an update on the Aging Roadmap, a strategic framework aimed at fostering supportive and inclusive communities for people of all ages and abilities. This initiative emphasizes providing equitable opportunities for residents to thrive.
Over 1.9 million ballots are being sent to registered voters in San Diego County for the upcoming November Presidential General Election. Voters should expect to receive their ballots during the week starting Monday, October 7. The official ballot packet will include an "I Voted" sticker.
Teams of volunteers have been distributing information in South County neighborhoods affected by sewage pollution from the Tijuana River Valley. This initiative aims to prepare residents for a community health assessment led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at the end of October.
Mayoral candidate Larry Turner isn’t being hyperbolic when he describes homelessness in San Diego as a “humanitarian crisis” spiraling under the watch of his opponent and longtime city policymaker, Mayor Todd Gloria.
A medical team in San Diego County, comprising public health nurses and paramedics, is providing in-home follow-up care to patients recently discharged from Sharp Grossmont Hospital. The initiative, which began as a pilot program in June 2023, has been extended for another year with plans for expansion. This collaboration involves the County, Grossmont Healthcare District, and Sharp Grossmont Hospital.
San Diego County has announced new leadership appointments for its Economic Development and Government Affairs (EDGA) and Communications Offices. Matthew Parr will assume the role of director for EDGA, having served as interim director in recent months. Previously, Parr was the Deputy Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs, overseeing legislative programs and advocacy strategies.