San Diego Rallies for Blood Donations, Aims for 501 Pints in Life-Saving April Drive
San Diego's annual blood drive aims to collect 501 pints this April, with two new sites increasing the total to 24. The blood collected could aid transfusions for a variety of patients in critical conditions.
Second Measles Case Confirmed in San Diego County, Health Officials Scramble to Contain Spread
A second measles case in San Diego County was confirmed in a 47-year-old after overseas travel, unrelated to a prior case with an infant. Public health staff are tracing potential exposures in Encinitas and Carlsbad.
San Diego County Extends Deadline, Distributes $5.7M in Post-Flood Disaster CalFresh Benefits
San Diego County extended Disaster CalFresh aid applications due to high demand after January floods, with over 12,800 approvals and $5.7M in benefits. The program saw a surge in enrollees, offering temporary relief to affected residents.
San Diego Amplifies Efforts to Eradicate TB Ahead of World Tuberculosis Day
San Diego is preparing for World Tuberculosis Day by focusing on raising awareness of the preventable disease, with county officials stressing the importance of recognizing symptoms and efforts towards elimination.