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Reading Time: 2 minutesCounty officials celebrated a major behavioral health milestone today with the ribbon cutting for a new Substance Use Residential & Treatment Services (SURTS) center in National City. When the $29 million facility opens this fall, it will be the first in the County to integrate substance use treatment and recuperative care services for adults under one roof. More
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEvery year, before, during and after the rainy season, County teams inspect, clear and maintain thousands of drainage culverts in the unincorporated area. With a strong El Nino season predicted shortly, this work becomes even more important. More
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe county of San Diego, in collaboration with the City of San Diego and community members, officially opened the newly renovated Mira Mesa Epicentre. More
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe County rolled out a new influenza vaccination dashboard this week, just as flu shots hit clinics and pharmacies across the region. The interactive tool lets you track flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccination rates—and it is updated weekly to help you stay informed. More
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe County of San Diego this week celebrated the grand opening of Villa Serena II, a new affordable housing community on 339 Marcos Street in San Marcos, giving more families a safe and stable place to call home. Villa Serena II adds 63 affordable apartments for households earning at or below 60% of the area median income. More
Reading Time: 2 minutesLast Sunday, Safari Park employees found a dead bat, which later tested positive for rabies at the County Public Health Lab. More
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe County and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will launch a second Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) to evaluate community health impacts related to the ongoing Tijuana River sewage and pollution crisis. More
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative (COI) marked its 20th anniversary today, celebrating two decades of community-led work to help children and families live healthier lives. More
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe County has concluded an investigation into cryptosporidiosis exposure at swimming pools, spas, and the water park at the Gaylord Pacific Resort in Chula Vista. All pools, spas and water park features have fully reopened. More
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe County’s ongoing investigation into a regional salmonella outbreak has revealed genetic strain links to eggs distributed by or purchased directly from Happy Hens poultry farm in Ramona. More
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAlysson Snow brings broad legal and consumer protection experience to her new role in County Counsel leading the department’s Consumer Fairness and Public Protection (CFPP) unit. More
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWith several human cases of West Nile virus reported this summer, and more people enjoying the outdoors this holiday weekend, County public health officials are reminding people to be vigilant about preventing mosquito bites. More
Reading Time: < 1 minuteConstruction kicked off today on The Haven on Palm, a 50-unit affordable housing community for older adults in Imperial Beach. Half of the homes will be set aside for seniors exiting homelessness. More
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe County has launched a new online system that lets property owners file property tax assessment appeals quickly and securely. Residents can now submit, review and track their appeals online, anytime, from any device. More
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAll public San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries, public health centers and animal shelters will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day. More
