County urges measles vaccination as cases rise nationwide

County health officials are urging residents to protect themselves against measles as cases surge across the United States. While no cases have been reported...

County offers tips to prepare for ICE confrontations

Businesses and employees concerned about federal immigration enforcement actions can learn about their rights through a new video training series. The three County videos on...

Treatment center streamlines addiction care services

For many people struggling with addiction, the first days of withdrawal have long meant emergency room visits and fragmented care—but McAlister Institute’s new onsite...

Measuring what matters: County launches key performance indicators

The County of San Diego is using a new way to measure the impact of its work. The County developed 26 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)...

County seeking more volunteers for homeless count

Every year, hundreds of residents and County employees wake before the sun rises to take part in the annual Point-in-Time Count, a one-day snapshot...

Expanded health center opens in time for new year

The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation marked a major milestone in community health with the grand opening of the new Sycuan Health Center...

Humane Society to benefit from year’s new animal welfare laws

Five new California animal welfare laws sponsored by San Diego Humane Society went into effect Jan. 1, strengthening protections against puppy mills, cracking down...

Transitions announced as County continues transformation

Three high profile County departments will have new leaders, and the hiring process is underway for several other leadership positions as the County’s continuing...

San Diego Humane Society caught by surprise

As 2025 came to a close, San Diego Humane Society reported a notable shift in the types of dogs entering its shelters—one that may...

Backcountry bulletin: Campo sees expansion groundbreaking

Freedom Ranch marked a major milestone Dec. 10 with a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of its men’s residential treatment facility, a project expected...