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San Diego reports first West Nile-positive bird this summer

By San Diego City Wire | Sep 13, 2024

A dead American Crow found in the Clairemont area of San Diego has tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting County environmental health officials to remind people to protect themselves from mosquitoes that can transmit the virus to humans.

Local Government Meetings today in City of San Diego

By San Diego City Wire | Sep 13, 2024

City of San Diego Local Government Meetings today.

San Diego adopts climate action plan targeting net zero emissions by 2045

By San Diego City Wire | Sep 12, 2024

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors adopted the 2024 Climate Action Plan (2024 CAP) on Wednesday, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in unincorporated areas and at County facilities to achieve net zero emissions by 2045.

Spirit Medical Fund helps injured stray find new home

By San Diego City Wire | Sep 12, 2024

An Australian Cattle Dog was picked up as a stray by a County Animal Services officer in December 2023. During his intake examination, a medical team member noticed that he was a healthy dog who didn’t bear weight on one of his rear legs.

Registrar seeks bilingual poll workers for November election

By San Diego City Wire | Sep 11, 2024

The Registrar of Voters is seeking additional poll workers for the upcoming November Presidential General Election. Poll workers play a crucial role in elections and can serve their community while earning a stipend.

County invites community participation for National Recovery Month

By San Diego City Wire | Sep 11, 2024

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San Diego secures additional funding to enhance outbreak preparedness

By San Diego City Wire | Sep 10, 2024

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Board invests $2.3 million in healthy living programs

By San Diego City Wire | Sep 10, 2024

The Board of Supervisors has accepted $2.3 million in California Department of Public Health grant funds to support healthy living education and programming in under-resourced neighborhoods across the region.

Government events this week in City of San Diego: Sept. 8-14

By San Diego City Wire | Sep 9, 2024

The following events are scheduled to take place in City of San Diego this week.

Colombian man sentenced for role in $3 million international money laundering scheme

By San Diego City Wire | Sep 9, 2024

Juan Pablo Prada Bernal of Colombia was sentenced in federal court today to 40 months in prison for participating in an international money laundering conspiracy involving more than $3 million in proceeds obtained through phone scams.

Romanian man charged with stealing public assistance funds totaling over $580K

By San Diego City Wire | Sep 9, 2024

Andrei Bogdan Arteni of Romania appeared in federal court in Los Angeles today to face charges in the Southern District of California for allegedly conspiring to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars in public-assistance benefits from low-income families. He was ordered detained and will appear in federal court in San Diego for his next hearing.

County plans mosquito hand-spraying in Oceanside after confirmed dengue case

By San Diego City Wire | Sep 9, 2024

San Diego County News Center reported that County Vector Control crews plan to hand-spray for mosquitoes at approximately 60 homes and a community center in Oceanside. This measure aims to protect public health and prevent the potential spread of the dengue virus following a confirmed case.

Which former San Diego City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By San Diego City Wire | Sep 8, 2024

These former San Diego City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

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San Diego City Wire area weekly mass times

By San Diego City Wire | Sep 8, 2024

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

Clear the Shelters campaign nears end with waived adoption fees

By San Diego City Wire | Sep 6, 2024

A once stray, terrified, shy, and skinny black pit bull mix dog found her personality in a County Animal Services foster care placement and now has a new family who loves and treasures her. Rita, now 2 years old, has her forever family.

San Diego County reports three non-connected tuberculosis exposures

By San Diego City Wire | Sep 5, 2024

San Diego County News Center reports that the County’s Tuberculosis Control Program is collaborating with the University of California San Diego, Sweetwater Union High School District, and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office to notify individuals potentially exposed to tuberculosis (TB) in three separate incidents at different locations.