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County News Center is created by the Communications Office of the County of San Diego. The County understands how crucial it is to communicate directly with you regarding programs and services that enhance your health, safety, community, and environment. To achieve this, we use a mix of communication methods, such as social media, websites, and traditional media, to keep you updated on the use of your tax dollars. Our dedication to clear communication reflects our commitment to responsible management and openness.

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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 Invites You to Family-friendly Budget Open House

1 week ago | countynewscenter.com | Tracy DeFore

Reading Time: < 1 minuteLearn how the County budget affects you and have a little fun, too. An informational open house will take place Thursday, April 17 at the County Operations Center in Kearny Mesa. Drop in any time between 5 and 7 p.m.You can find out how the budget process works, ask staff on hand questions about the County’s many services and give your feedback. You’ll also get a chance to see some of our County services firsthand.
Special Primary Election Results - When to Expect Them

2 weeks ago | countynewscenter.com | Tracy DeFore

Reading Time: 2 minutesCounting ballots takes time, even for a special election like the First Supervisorial District, Special Primary Election. So, what can you expect on election night? The first set of unofficial election night results will come in shortly after 8 p.m. This update will include mail ballots received before Election Day and vote center ballots from early voting between March 29 – April 7.
Tuesday is Last Day to Vote in District One Special Primary Election

2 weeks ago | countynewscenter.com | Tracy DeFore

Reading Time: 3 minutesTuesday, April 8, is the final day to cast your ballot in the special primary election for the County of San Diego’s First Supervisorial District. Monday, April 7 will be the last chance to vote early. Eligible voters can cast their ballots from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at any one of seven vote centers or 29 official ballot drop boxes around the district.
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.
Starting Saturday, Seven Vote Centers Open for Special Primary Election

3 weeks ago | countynewscenter.com | Tracy DeFore

Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you live in the County of San Diego’s First Supervisorial District, you can cast your ballot early at any one of seven vote centers in the district starting Saturday, March 29. The vote centers will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Monday, April 7, at the locations below:Bonita-Sunnyside Branch Library – Community Room4375 Bonita RoadBonita, 91902Chula Vista City Hall276 4th Ave.
Registrar Reminds District One Voters to Vote Early for Special Primary Election

4 weeks ago | countynewscenter.com | Tracy DeFore

Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you’re a registered voter living in the County of San Diego’s First Supervisorial District and haven’t cast your ballot yet, you’ll soon get a reminder that you have less than two weeks to vote in the April 8 special primary election. The Registrar sent over 345,000 reminder postcards to registered voters in District 1 who had not voted as of March 20. The person elected will fill the district’s vacant seat for the remainder of the current term that ends in January 2029.
County, State, Labor Leaders Celebrate Workers, Give Wage Theft Progress Report

4 weeks ago | countynewscenter.com | Tracy DeFore |Jose Villanueva |José Eli Villanueva

Reading Time: 2 minutesMore wage theft victims in San Diego County are getting the pay they’ve earned. County, state and labor leaders delivered that message as they gathered to celebrate workers, and report advances on addressing wage theft. Wednesday’s breakfast event took place at the Employee Rights Center as part of a Week of Action honoring labor rights activist César Chávez. Workers in the region lose nearly $6 million every year to unscrupulous employers.
Register to Vote by March 24 for District One Special Primary Election

1 month ago | countynewscenter.com | Tracy DeFore

Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you live in the County of San Diego’s First Supervisorial District and want to vote in the April 8 special primary election, you must register by Monday, March 24, to receive a ballot in the mail. Otherwise, you will need to make a trip in person to a vote center in the district starting Saturday, March 29 to conditionally register and vote provisionally through April 8.
County Supervisors Hear Financial Outlook for Upcoming Budget

1 month ago | countynewscenter.com | Tracy DeFore

Reading Time: 3 minutesCounty financial experts provided an update on the County’s financial outlook at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting and set the stage for the upcoming budget that goes into effect on July 1. The presentation gave insight into the challenges to balancing the coming fiscal year’s budget and strategies to manage them to ensure the community is supported. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)’s recommended budget is released to the public on May 1.