James Kecskes

San Diego

Media Producer at County News Center

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State of the County Address Focuses on New Ideas in Challenging Times

1 week ago | countynewscenter.com | Tracy DeFore |James Kecskes

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSan Diego County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Terra Lawson Remer gave the State of the County address during an evening presentation on Wednesday, April 16. Vice Chair Lawson-Remer focused her address challenges at the federal level and how they affect programs that impact San Diegans. She outlined proposals on how to support the County’s health, behavioral health and homelessness programs, the environment, consumer protections and more.
County Kicks Off 41st Annual Blood Drive

3 weeks ago | countynewscenter.com | Cassie N. Saunders |James Kecskes

Reading Time: 3 minutesOne in seven people hospitalized need blood and blood banks supplying those hospitals often face shortages. To help meet the community’s critical need for donations, the County of San Diego has hosted an annual springtime blood drive for the past 41 years, impacting more than 60,000 lives. The month-long event kicked off Tuesday outside the downtown County Administration Center with the San Diego Blood Bank’s mobile donation center as a backdrop.
County Breaks Ground on New Casa de Oro Library

2 months ago | countynewscenter.com | Shauni Lyles |James Kecskes

Reading Time: < 1 minuteCounty officials and community members broke ground Wednesday on a project that will bring a new library branch to Casa de Oro to meet the growing needs of the community. The new library will be located at 9610 Campo Road in Spring Valley near Spring Valley Academy. The current facility is in a leased location and is 6,000 square feet. The new library will double in size to 12,000 square feet with an approximately 2,000 square foot Community Room.
County Breaks Ground on Phase One of Bonsall Community Park

2 months ago | countynewscenter.com | Shauni Lyles |James Kecskes

Reading Time: 2 minutesCounty officials and community members broke ground Tuesday on a project that will transform a former golf course in North County into more than 24 acres of recreational amenities for the Bonsall community. The Bonsall Community Park is located at 5290 Camino Del Rey and W. Lilac Road. The park was selected for active recreation because of its location. The acreage is next to Bonsall Elementary School, Bonsall Community Center, several housing developments and Highway 76.
Residents ‘Help Build San Diego’ at County Open House

Nov 15, 2024 | countynewscenter.com | Tracy DeFore |James Kecskes |Alex Aguirre

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDozens of residents turned out for a County open house Thursday asking them to Help Build San Diego. The open house was designed to inform residents about upcoming County projects like parks, libraries, fire stations and roads. They had a chance to give their input and have a little fun at the same time. If you missed the open house, you can still provide feedback on the County’s draft Capital and Public Works plans at the County’s Engage Hub.
County Advances Equity in Job Hiring for Formerly Incarcerated

Nov 12, 2024 | countynewscenter.com | Tracy DeFore |James Kecskes

Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new County ordinance builds on the state’s Fair Chance Act to give people with a criminal past a better chance of gaining jobs in the unincorporated area. Local officials held a news conference Tuesday to announce how the ordinance will affect justice-involved people and their potential employers. The ordinance ensures justice involved people have a fair chance at employment without being automatically disqualified due to past incarceration.
Mail Ballots - Behind the Scenes

Nov 4, 2024 | countynewscenter.com | Tracy DeFore |James Kecskes

Reading Time: < 1 minuteYou’ve returned your mail ballot for the upcoming election. Now what happens to it? The mail ballot undergoes a secure process before it gets added to the count. See the process step-by-step from the moment it arrives at the Registrar’s office to when it gets counted.
County Breaks Ground on Phase One of Bradley Avenue Road Project

Oct 1, 2024 | countynewscenter.com | Shauni Lyles |James Kecskes

Reading Time: < 1 minuteCounty officials and community partners broke ground Tuesday to celebrate the start of phase one of the Bradley Avenue Road Improvements Project in El Cajon. The County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is working with the City of El Cajon and the Helix Water District to improve and beautify Bradley Avenue. Crews will widen the street from west of Magnolia Avenue to east of Mollison Avenue and replace the bridge over State Route 67.
County Departments Help Unhoused Veterans at Stand Down Event

Aug 9, 2024 | countynewscenter.com | Milo Loftin |James Kecskes

Reading Time: 2 minutesSeveral County departments are offering services at the Veterans Village of San Diego’s Stand Down 2024. Beginning today, Aug. 9, and running through Sunday, Aug. 11, the three-day event will support unhoused veterans by providing a wide range of resources, including medical, legal, and mental health services, assistance with documents, voter registration, and more. This year’s Stand Down takes place at 2400 Euclid Ave., National City, CA 91950.
County Leaders Report Progress Fighting Wage Theft

Mar 19, 2024 | countynewscenter.com | Tracy DeFore |James Kecskes

Reading Time: 3 minutesLocal workers who fall victim to wage theft now have a better chance of getting the pay that is due them. County and state leaders reported advances on addressing wage theft within the region Tuesday outside the County Administration Center. The event was part of a Week of Action honoring labor rights activist César Chávez. The County cited the Workplace Justice Fund as one of its most successful programs.