Chronic sinusitis can affect people in many ways, including loss of smell and taste, according to ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists. According to Dr. Paul Shalch Lepe of SoCal Breathe Free, the loss of senses can deeply impact a patient’s quality of life.
San Diego County News CenterMar 22 2024A new affordable housing community has opened its doors in the heart of City Heights, bringing much-needed housing options to the area. City Heights Place and City Heights Plaza Del Sol, two neighboring buildings, now offer 135 new single-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartment homes. According to the San Diego County News Center, the development was celebrated with a grand opening event.The affordable housing project was made possible through a collaboration of public and private partnerships. The County, the City of San...
Of the 10,019,635 citizens living in Los Angeles County in 2021, 78.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 7,850,552 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
San Diego County News CenterDirect To YouMarch 22, 2024During springtime, the flowers bloom and the bees are busy. In light of this, experts at the County’s Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures advise, "The biggest one is—do not disturb them. And if they’re already disturbed, move away to a safer location." This time of year, sightings of honey bee swarms and nests are more likely as groups of bees leave their old colonies to establish new ones.Bees play a crucial role in the environment and agriculture by pollinating flowers to produce many of the foods we...
Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) has honored Ginger Couvrette as the 2024 "Woman of the Year" for Senate District 40, alongside 10 other "Distinguished Women" of the district. Jones praised Couvrette's dedication to community betterment, stating, "From her pivotal roles in education and real estate to her extensive volunteer work and leadership positions, her contributions have truly transformed Poway."Ginger Couvrette, a dedicated community leader and resident of Poway for 30 years, has been actively involved in various initiatives and organizations...
San Diego County News Center - Mar 22, 2024 - On March 12, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to extend the Emergency Temporary Lodging Program. The program, which was launched on Feb. 10, has provided emergency temporary lodging to nearly 900 families who were displaced by flooding from the Jan. 22 storm.Program participants will have their eligibility reviewed on a routine basis and may be extended up to May 11 based on their eligibility and other factors. Residents will be contacted before April 15 to determine their long-term housing plan.According to...
San Diego County News CenterMar 21, 2024On April 2, the County of San Diego will kick off its 40th annual blood drive, emphasizing the critical need for blood and platelet donations to meet the demand in hospitals during the summer months. As stated by the County, "by taking just a few minutes out of your day, you can help save a life."The County highlighted the ongoing struggle to maintain an adequate supply of blood and platelets, making this an opportune time for individuals to contribute to boosting these essential resources. County employee Cecilia Trinidad's...