San Diego County News Center https://www.countynewscenter.com Direct To You Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:12:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.countynewscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-County-Logo-Color-BT-vertical-circle-32x32.png San Diego County News Center https://www.countynewscenter.com 32 32 County Public Health Officials Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns    https://www.countynewscenter.com/county-public-health-officials-recommend-hepatitis-b-vaccine-for-newborns/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=county-public-health-officials-recommend-hepatitis-b-vaccine-for-newborns Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:12:07 +0000 https://www.countynewscenter.com/?p=219865 Reading Time: 2 minutesThe hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccine, routinely provided to newborns since 1991, remains a safe and effective way of preventing serious illness of the liver. The incidence of pediatric HBV has decreased 99 percent since the introduction of the vaccine. 

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County Mourns Passing of Retired County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister https://www.countynewscenter.com/county-mourns-passing-of-retired-county-treasurer-tax-collector-dan-mcallister/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=county-mourns-passing-of-retired-county-treasurer-tax-collector-dan-mcallister Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:43:40 +0000 https://www.countynewscenter.com/?p=219855 Reading Time: 2 minutesRetired longtime San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister passed away earlier this morning. Mr. McAllister served as San Diego County’s Treasurer-Tax Collector for twenty-three years before retiring in August 2025.

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San Ysidro Welcomes New Affordable Housing to South San Diego  https://www.countynewscenter.com/san-ysidro-welcomes-new-affordable-housing-to-south-san-diego/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=san-ysidro-welcomes-new-affordable-housing-to-south-san-diego Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:14:56 +0000 https://www.countynewscenter.com/?p=219846 Reading Time: 2 minutesA new affordable housing community celebrated its grand opening in San Ysidro today, adding 100 new apartment homes to the region for low-income families and individuals. 

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Office of Traffic Safety Awards $250,000 Grant to the County of San Diego for Child Safety Seat Education Program https://www.countynewscenter.com/office-of-traffic-safety-awards-250000-grant-to-the-county-of-san-diego-for-child-safety-seat-education-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=office-of-traffic-safety-awards-250000-grant-to-the-county-of-san-diego-for-child-safety-seat-education-program Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:05:01 +0000 https://www.countynewscenter.com/?p=219830 Reading Time: 2 minutesThe County of San Diego announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its efforts in educating parents and caregivers about the importance of child safety seats and making sure every child travels safely.

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Office of Traffic Safety Awards $125,000 Grant to the County for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program https://www.countynewscenter.com/office-of-traffic-safety-awards-125000-grant-to-the-county-of-san-diego-for-bicycle-and-pedestrian-safety-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=office-of-traffic-safety-awards-125000-grant-to-the-county-of-san-diego-for-bicycle-and-pedestrian-safety-program Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:36:46 +0000 https://www.countynewscenter.com/?p=219824 Reading Time: 2 minutesThe County of San Diego announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program.

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Probation’s Ride & Reflect Program Builds Focus https://www.countynewscenter.com/probations-ride-reflect-program-builds-focus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=probations-ride-reflect-program-builds-focus Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:30:05 +0000 https://www.countynewscenter.com/?p=219821 Reading Time: 2 minutesTeens at the Youth Transition Campus are taking part in Ride & Reflect program by cycling on stationary bikes and reflecting on the experience for better physical and mental health.

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County Receives State Grant for Intensive Supervision Program for High-Risk DUI Individuals https://www.countynewscenter.com/county-receives-state-grant-for-intensive-supervision-program-for-high-risk-dui-individuals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=county-receives-state-grant-for-intensive-supervision-program-for-high-risk-dui-individuals Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:53:33 +0000 https://www.countynewscenter.com/?p=219803 Reading Time: < 1 minuteA $700,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety will support an intensive Probation supervision program for impaired drivers.

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Affordable Housing in City Heights Gives Local Resident a Fresh Start https://www.countynewscenter.com/affordable-housing-in-city-heights-gives-local-resident-a-fresh-start/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=affordable-housing-in-city-heights-gives-local-resident-a-fresh-start Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:11:14 +0000 https://www.countynewscenter.com/?p=219805 Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorking families and residents transitioning from homelessness have a new place to call home in the heart of City Heights: Serenade on 43rd. Serenade is a new 65-unit affordable housing community that includes four buildings centered around shared, outdoor open spaces.

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Tips to Have a Happy Sustainable Holiday Season https://www.countynewscenter.com/tips-to-have-a-happy-sustainable-holiday-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tips-to-have-a-happy-sustainable-holiday-season Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:13:21 +0000 https://www.countynewscenter.com/?p=219800 Reading Time: 4 minutesThere may be no more challenging time of the year to be green and “sustainable,” than the Holiday Season. But you can do it. You can be green, leave a smaller carbon footprint, and conserve our environment and resources and have a great Holiday Season. Here are some tips!

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County Reports Some Savings in Budget Update, Discusses Challenges Ahead https://www.countynewscenter.com/county-reports-some-savings-in-budget-update-discusses-challenges-ahead/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=county-reports-some-savings-in-budget-update-discusses-challenges-ahead Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:29:01 +0000 https://www.countynewscenter.com/?p=219795 Reading Time: 2 minutesAn update on the status of the County budget and a report on what to expect in planning for fiscal year 2026 – 27 went before the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.

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