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Art Therapy and the Beautiful Results - News
Dec 19, 2024 · The process of creating art is therapeutic and can improve mental health, decrease anxiety, build self esteem and improve social skills. County Behavioral Health art programs are extremely popular and the beautiful results were on display at a public art show where clients celebrated their work with their peers and an audience.
County Warns Against Raw Milk Products Amid Bird Flu Risk
Dec 20, 2024 · Reading Time: 2 minutes County public health officials are warning San Diegans not to eat or drink raw milk products or give them to their pets because of the heightened risk for H5N1, or bird flu.. Because raw milk and raw milk products are not pasteurized, they can contain harmful pathogens including H5N1 or bacteria like salmonella, toxin producing E. coli. and listeria.
150 Official Ballot Drop Boxes Open for November Presidential …
Oct 8, 2024 · Reading Time: 2 minutes Starting Tuesday, Oct. 8, registered voters can return their mail ballot for the November Presidential General Election to any one of 150 official ballot drop boxes located around the county.. Mail ballots for the County’s 1.9 million registered voters are expected to arrive this week.
County Offices to Close for New Year’s Holiday
Dec 24, 2024 · Reading Time: < 1 minute All public San Diego County offices, family resource centers, library branches and animal shelters will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1 for the New Year’s holiday.
Toys for Tots Time Returns at 5 County Airports
Nov 18, 2024 · The hap-happiest season of all is here again. And you can get that happy by donating a new toy at one of five County airports and putting a smile on the face of a child!
Bird Flu Detected in Wastewater, But Not In People
Sep 16, 2024 · Reading Time: 2 minutes San Diego County has become the fifth location in California to report the environmental detection of H5 influenza virus, commonly referred to as bird flu.
County Agriculture Blooming Again in New Crop Report
Oct 11, 2024 · Reading Time: 4 minutes San Diego County releases its 2023 annual Crop Report showing totals and trends in local agriculture. So, what tops the list? Nursery & Cut Flower products were 71% of the total agricultural value, followed by Fruit & Nuts group that included crops such as avocados and citrus.
County Reports First Locally Acquired Dengue Case
Oct 6, 2024 · The County is investigating the first ever case of locally acquired dengue. The Escondido resident who became sick with dengue did not travel to an area where the mosquito transmitted illness is common. No additional locally acquired cases …
County’s Aging Roadmap Highlights Needs of Growing Population
Oct 4, 2024 · Reading Time: 2 minutes The County’s Board of Supervisors recently received an update on the Aging Roadmap, which serves as the County’s framework for creating supportive and inclusive communities where people of all ages and abilities have broad and equitable opportunities to thrive.