Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer has initiated plans to reduce cell phone use in schools to improve focus and mental health, leveraging County mental health experts and collaborating with Campana Studios for phone-limiting devices.

Carlsbad City Council has approved an ordinance banning smoking in multi-unit residences, becoming the first in San Diego County to do so, despite concerns over government overreach and enforcement.

San Diego Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer proposes a policy to protect against book censorship, focusing on LGBTQ+ and BIPOC titles, amid nationwide trends to ban such literature.

San Diego County is conducting a survey for business owners to improve local contracting opportunities and increase diversity among government contractors.

Rep. Mike Levin praised the U.S. Border Patrol for six weeks without migrant street releases in San Diego, attributing the success to President Biden's executive actions and urging comprehensive immigration reform.

San Diego County is mailing notices to 27,295 property owners for $189.6 million in unpaid taxes, with penalties increasing to 18% annually, urging prompt payment to avoid further fees and potential sale of property in default for five years.

Fitch Ratings maintained the 'AAAf/S1' rating for San Diego County's Investment Pool, marking the 25th year of top ratings, reflecting strong financial management and credit quality.

San Diego launches a task force to combat gun violence, utilizing state grants and focusing on the enforcement of protection orders with firearm restrictions.

San Diego Superior Court's longest-serving judge, David M. Gill, is retiring on his 90th birthday on December 13, 2024, after more than 50 years on the bench.

The San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector is urging residents to claim $867,171 in unclaimed funds by September 22, 2024, to avoid it going to the General Fund.

California expands its Gun Violence Restraining Orders, with San Diego leading the charge, backed by state funding and a new task force to enforce firearm relinquishment.

San Diego County is opening a new, green Crisis Stabilization Unit in El Cajon, aiming for LEED certification and Zero Net Energy status with solar panels and low-carbon materials.

San Diego County has received a two-year, $750,000 grant to address wage theft, funding a dedicated team for prosecuting cases to protect workers' rights and dignity.