San Diego City Wire

Government event this August in City of San Diego

By San Diego City Wire | Jul 31, 2024

The following event is scheduled to take place in City of San Diego this month.

San Diego County seeks bilingual poll workers for Presidential General Election

By San Diego City Wire | Jul 31, 2024

The Registrar of Voters in San Diego County is seeking poll workers for the upcoming Presidential General Election in November, with a particular need for individuals who are bilingual in ten specific languages. Federal law mandates the provision of bilingual speakers and voting materials for voters who speak Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese, and Chinese. Additionally, state and county requirements highlight the necessity for Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Somali, and Persian (Farsi and Dari) speakers at select vote centers across the county.

San Diego secures $12.4M state grant for new recuperative care beds

By San Diego City Wire | Jul 30, 2024

San Diego County Behavioral Health Services has secured $12.4 million in state funding to establish 49 new recuperative care beds for individuals experiencing homelessness and behavioral health conditions. The funds, part of the California Department of Health Care Services' Behavioral Health Bridge Housing initiative, will support both operational and infrastructure startup costs.

There were 13,379 lawyers in good standing in cities located within San Diego County as of June

By San Diego City Wire | Jul 28, 2024

Cities located within San Diego County saw 13,379 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of June, according to the State Bar of California.

San Diego City Wire area weekly mass times

By San Diego City Wire | Jul 28, 2024

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

San Diego County celebrates probation staff during national recognition week

By San Diego City Wire | Jul 26, 2024

San Diego County Probation is celebrating National Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week and California Probation Supervision Week, both of which take place from July 21-27. The department held a staff luncheon for employees on Wednesday to recognize the meaningful work they do in their probation careers.

Las Vegas man sentenced for trafficking women for prostitution in San Diego

By San Diego City Wire | Jul 25, 2024

David Warren of Las Vegas was sentenced in federal court to 10 years in prison for coercing three women to engage in prostitution and transporting them from Las Vegas to San Diego.

County health officials recommend vaccinations ahead of school year

By San Diego City Wire | Jul 25, 2024

San Diego County health officials are urging parents and guardians to ensure their children receive necessary vaccinations as the new school year approaches. The reminder emphasizes the importance of reviewing immunization records during this period.

U.S. Rep. Jacobs votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By San Diego City Wire | Jul 24, 2024

U.S. Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

County's Child & Family Well-Being Department marks first anniversary

By San Diego City Wire | Jul 24, 2024

The County’s Child and Family Well-Being Department (CFWB) is celebrating its first anniversary in what will be a multiyear transition focused on providing prevention and support services through one dynamic department. This change reflects a shift in how the County focuses on and supports families.

San Diego plans hand-spraying against potential spread of dengue virus

By San Diego City Wire | Jul 24, 2024

San Diego County Vector Control crews plan to hand-spray a neighborhood in the Mt. Hope area this week to prevent mosquitoes from potentially spreading the dengue virus after mosquitoes were found near a person who contracted dengue outside the U.S.

San Diego County sends reminders for November presidential election

By San Diego City Wire | Jul 23, 2024

The San Diego County Registrar of Voters office is sending over 1.9 million postcards to the county’s registered voters this week. The “VOTE! MORE DAYS. MORE WAYS.” postcards are being sent nearly 100 days before the election to remind voters of their voting options for the November Presidential General Election.

Equity Impact Grant program opens second round for San Diego nonprofits

By San Diego City Wire | Jul 22, 2024

The County’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice (OERJ) and the Nonprofit Institute at the University of San Diego (NPI) have opened the second round of funding for the Equity Impact Grant (EIG) program.

Emergency team saves local mom's life with advanced cardiac care

By San Diego City Wire | Jul 22, 2024

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Waterfront Park opens new active recreation area with free amenities

By San Diego City Wire | Jul 22, 2024

San Diegans now have more opportunities for outdoor activities with the opening of a new active recreation area at Waterfront Park. Located in the northeast corner of the park, this facility will be accessible daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Equipment check-out will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during summer hours and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. from fall to spring.

San Diego County awards $28,295,968 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

By San Diego City Wire | Jul 22, 2024

San Diego County's 14 universities paid $28,295,968 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

San Diego County's institutions spent $28,682,789 on basketball teams in 2023

By San Diego City Wire | Jul 21, 2024

San Diego County's basketball collegiate teams received $28,682,789 in funding for the 2023 season.

San Diego City Wire area weekly mass times

By San Diego City Wire | Jul 20, 2024

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

From Golden State Today

San Diego State University listed among least affordable California institutions for in-state students in 2023

By Golden State Today | 4 months ago

College costs for in-state students at San Diego State University, in San Diego, were $8,290 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Symposium highlights risks faced by youth and offers preventive measures

By San Diego City Wire | Jul 19, 2024

A recent Youth Symposium and Expo hosted by County Probation brought together youth, parents, teachers, community workers, and partners at the Southeastern Live Well Center in San Diego. The event focused on raising awareness about dangers faced by youth and offering support and resources.