San Diego County Library has recently received prestigious recognition and launched a new branch in the area. The library has been named one of the 30 finalists for the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.In addition to this recognition, an exhibit honoring the stories of local Holocaust survivors is now open to the public at the Rancho San Diego Library, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the opening.Furthermore, the San Diego County Library was honored as one of the winners of the Little Free Library...
San Diego County Medical Examiner's investigators are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man who was struck by a car on Mapleview Street in Lakeside on August 30.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is set for this Saturday, and San Diego County officials are urging residents to dispose of their unused and expired medications at designated drop-off locations.
Former U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Leonard Darnell George has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for accepting bribes in exchange for allowing unauthorized migrants and drug-laden vehicles to enter the United States.
The County Board of Supervisors has given the green light for a new playground at Cactus County Park in Lakeside. This decision allows the process of hiring a contractor to commence, with construction expected to start in Summer 2025 and finish by Fall 2025.
San Diego County's Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act program marks its first year with notable achievements. The county reports 71 CARE agreements and two program graduations, leading the state in results. Launched last October as one of seven pilot counties in California, San Diego has doubled the number of CARE agreements compared to the other six participating counties.
San Diego County voters who have not yet cast their ballots for the upcoming November Presidential General Election will soon receive a reminder from the Registrar's office. As of October 17, over 1.7 million reminder postcards were sent to registered voters in the county.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) have initiated a new health survey in the Tijuana River Valley. This Assessment of Chemical Exposures (ACE) survey follows the recent Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) that concluded last Saturday.
Months of preparation culminated on Thursday morning as volunteers commenced interviews with residents near the Tijuana River Valley, focusing on sewage pollution and its impact on health. Over 80 individuals from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), San Diego County, and local universities are participating in this effort. They will conduct interviews until Saturday, engaging with selected households living near the polluted river valley.