San Diego City Wire

New Senior Affordable Housing Opens in South Bay

By San Diego City Wire | Apr 4, 2024

San Diego County News Center - A new community of 73 apartment homes for seniors experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless celebrated its grand opening in South Bay. Nestor Senior Village, developed by National CORE, offers studio apartments for older adults aged 55 and up, who are making 30-percent or less of the area median income. About half of the apartments are reserved for individuals in need of mental health services through the County’s No Place Like Home program.Nestor Senior Village, built on surplus land owned by the Nestor United Methodist...

Celebrate Earth Month with the County

By San Diego City Wire | Apr 2, 2024

San Diego County News CenterDirect To YouThe County is transforming Earth Day into Earth Month by holding a series of events highlighting sustainable activities that will span through the month of April to raise awareness about environmental issues.Earth Day, which is celebrated on Monday, April 22, connects people to the public spaces where wildlife and nature thrive. The global theme this year is Planet vs. Plastics. Come celebrate our planet and learn how the County is working to create a greener world.Below is a list of events to add to your April calendar. Check...

County Blood Drive Celebrates 40 Years Of Saving Lives

By San Diego City Wire | Apr 2, 2024

San Diego County News CenterApr 2 2024On Tuesday, the County of San Diego launched its 40th annual blood drive, in collaboration with the San Diego Blood Bank, marking one of the region's largest donor events. This year, the County has expanded the drive to include 24 locations, with a goal of collecting 501 pints of blood, surpassing last year's donation of 435 pints."The blood donated saves lives," emphasized Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas, highlighting the critical need for blood in various medical situations. Health and Human Services Agency Interim...

FDA issued 6 citations in cities across San Diego County in March

By San Diego City Wire | Apr 1, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with San Diego County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county in March, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

FDA conducted inspections of 3 companies in cities located in San Diego County in March

By San Diego City Wire | Apr 1, 2024

There were three companies in cities associated with San Diego County that received three FDA inspections in March, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.