Recognizing World Tuberculosis Day
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The County Administration Center was lit in red Thursday in support of World Tuberculosis Day. Learn more about the County’s TB Control Program.
Be a Lifesaver – Donate at the County’s Blood Drive
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Did you know one pint of blood can save three lives?
You can save lives, too, by taking part in the County’s 38th Annual Blood Drive in April. There is a critical need for blood donations, and all blood types are welcome.
The County’s blood drive is one of the largest held by the San Diego Blood Bank. Employees donated 450 pints last year. This year, you can roll up your sleeve and help the County meet its new goal – 500 pints.
The Blood Bank is setting up shop at 22 different County job locations next month. The first donation center will open April 1 at the North Coastal Family Resource Center. The event officially kicks off on April 4 at the County Administration Center. Chair Nathan Fletcher will be among the first to donate.
But don’t wait until April to make an appointment. You can look over the schedule now for a time, date and location that suits you best. Employees can use County time to give blood by asking for their supervisor’s approval in advance. Appointments are highly encouraged but walk-up donors will be accepted if open slots are available.
COVID-19 guidelines will still be in effect and all donors and staff are required to wear masks. For questions regarding deferrals or blood donations related to COVID-19, review the Blood Bank guidelines for eligibility. If you can’t donate, family or friends are welcome.
The blood drive supports the Live Well San Diego vision for a region that is building better health, living safely and thriving.
Schedule
North Coastal Family Resource Center | BOOK NOW
FRI, APR 1 | 8 am-1 pm | 3708 Ocean Ranch Blvd., Oceanside, CA 92056
County Administration Center | BOOK NOW
MON, APR 4 | 9:30 am-3:30 pm | 1600 Pacific Hwy., San Diego, CA 92101
San Diego Superior Court - South County Division | BOOK NOW
TUES, APR 5 | 9 am-2:30 pm | 500 Third Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910
North Central Family Resource Center | BOOK NOW
WED, APR 6 | 10 am-3:30 pm | parking lot, 5055 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA 92123
Edgemoor Hospital – Santee | BOOK NOW
THUR, APR 7 | 11 am-4:30 pm | parking lot, 655 Park Center Dr., Santee, CA 92071
North Inland Live Well Center | BOOK NOW
MON, APR 11 | 10 am-3 pm | parking lot, 649 W. Mission Ave., Escondido, CA 92025
Lakeside Library | BOOK NOW
TUES, APR 12 | Noon–5 pm | Community Center parking lot, 9839 Vine St., Lakeside, CA 92040
Juvenile Probation Center | BOOK NOW
TUE, APR 12 | 9 am-3 pm | parking lot, 2901 Meadow Lark Dr., San Diego, CA 92123
North Central Region Child Welfare Services | BOOK NOW
WED, APR 13 | 9 am-2:30 pm | parking lot, 7947 Mission Center Ct., San Diego, CA 92108
South Region Live Well Center at National City | BOOK NOW
WED, APR 13 | 9 am-2:30 pm | parking lot, 401 Mile of Cars Way, National City, CA ,91950
Lemon Grove Family Resource Center | BOOK NOW
WED, APR 13 | 10 am–3:30 pm | parking lot, 7065 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Probation - South Bay Region | BOOK NOW
WED, APR 13 | 9 am-2:30 pm | parking lot, 1095 Bay Blvd., Chula Vista, CA 91911
County Operations Center | BOOK NOW
THUR, APR 14 | 9 am-3 pm | cul de sac, 5560 Overland Ave., San Diego, CA 92123
Department of Public Works | BOOK NOW
FRI, APR 15 | 10 am-3 pm | parking lot, 11970 Singer Ln., Spring Valley, CA 91978
South Region Live Well Center | BOOK NOW
FRI, APR 15 | 8:30 am-2 pm | parking lot, 690 Oxford St., Chula Vista, CA 91911
San Diego Superior Court | BOOK NOW
WED, APR 20 | 10 am-3:30 pm | front of Hall of Justice, 330 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
John F. Duffy Administration Center (Sheriff Headquarters) | BOOK NOW
WED, APR 20 | 9 am-3 pm | parking lot, 9621 Ridgehaven, San Diego, CA 92123
East Region Live Well Center | BOOK NOW
MON, APR 25 | 9 am-2:30 pm | parking lot, 367 N. Magnolia Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
Child Welfare Services | BOOK NOW
TUE, APR 26 | 8:30 am-2 pm | parking lot, 8911 Balboa Ave., San Diego, CA 92123
Fallbrook Community Center | BOOK NOW
WED, APR 27 | 12:30-5:30 pm | parking lot, 341 Heald Ln., Fallbrook, CA 92028
Live Well Support Center – Seville Plaza | BOOK NOW
THUR, APR 28 | 9 am-3 pm | parking lot, 5469 Kearny Villa Rd., San Diego, CA 92123
Housing and Community Development Services | BOOK NOW
THUR, APR 28 | 9 am-2:30 pm | 3989 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA 92123
Take a Hike with SDCLA
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Join the San Diego County Latino Association for an afternoon hike at the Mission Trails Clairemont Mesa Trailhead on Saturday, March 26 at 2 p.m.
Email sdcla@sdcounty.ca.gov to RSVP for the event.
Address: Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92124
Trailhead Location: Proceed east on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard to where it ends.
Parking: Street
Total Distance: Approximately 3.5 miles
Hike Time: Approximately 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Contact: Maritza Herrera, SDCLA Vice President, 619-403-8705
Board Appoints Interim Sheriff
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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously appointed Anthony Ray as interim sheriff on Tuesday. He will step into the top leadership role through January 2023 when the winner of this year’s election for sheriff takes office.
Learn more.
Rewind: Chair Fletcher Talks Ethics
/If you missed the Office of Ethics and Compliance’s Ethics Awareness Month Speakers Series featuring Board of Supervisor Chair Nathan Fletcher on Monday, you can watch the virtual event online. Fletcher spoke candidly about earning and maintaining the public’s trust, speaking up, and ethics. Watch now!
Doing the right thing is everyone’s business. Participate in an upcoming Ethics Awareness Month pop-up event at the County Operations Center on March 30. Find more information on InSite.
For more information, email oec@sdcounty.ca.gov or call 619-531-5174. In addition, you can visit OEC’s InSite page.
Meet CSDFEA’s 2022 Sheroes!
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In celebration of Women's History Month, the County of San Diego Filipino American Employee Association (CSDFEA) is showcasing the personal “sheroes” of County of San Diego employees.
Meet 23 amazing women in CSDFEA's 2022 SHERO program.
Click on the image to the right or link above to learn above to learn about each of the SHEROES.
Two County DAs Appointed to San Diego Superior Court Bench
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Governor Gavin Newsom appointed 17 Superior Court judges Monday, which included three in San Diego County, two of which are from the County’s District Attorney’s Office.
Sherry Thompson-Taylor, 57, of Chula Vista, most recently served as a deputy district attorney at the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office since 1995. Thompson has held several positions with the District Attorney’s Office including division chief, assistant chief and team leader. Prior to that, she was vice president of business and legal affairs at Angelic Entertainment from 1999 to 2000.
Thompson-Taylor earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Arizona College of Law. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Margie Woods.
Leonard Trinh, 41, of San Diego, most recently served as a deputy district attorney at the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office since 2006. He served as a deputy district attorney at the Orange County District Attorney’s Office in 2005.
Trinh earned a Juris Doctor degree from the California Western School of Law.
He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Timothy Casserly.
On the Move
/Kathleen Flannery is now the Public Safety Group chief operations officer.
Celebrating Nowruz/Norouz in the County
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The County Administration Center was lit in green, white and red on Sunday for Nowruz/Norouz. The holiday marks the first day of spring. It is also recognized as the start of a new year and for over 3,000 years, it has been celebrated as a cultural festival by more than 300 million people who trace their heritage to the Middle East, Central Asia, Caucasus, Black Sea Basin and Balkans.
In addition, the Board of Supervisors proclaimed March 20 as Norouz Day in San Diego County. Middle Eastern Employee Resource Group (MEERG) accepted recognition at the Board of Supervisors’ meeting on Tuesday.
“Norouz is a universal celebration of renewal that coincides with nature’s rejuvenation,” said MEERG President Mehdi Khalili at the meeting. “It symbolizes self-reflection and celebrates new beginnings and love for all.”
Watch MEERG accept the proclamation.
Rewind: Supervisor Lawson-Remer Talks Ethics
/If you missed the Office of Ethics and Compliance’s Ethics Awareness Month Speakers Series featuring Board of Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer on Thursday, you can watch the virtual event online. It was recorded. Lawson-Remer spoke candidly about ethics, accountability and information sharing. Watch now!
Doing the right thing is everyone’s business. Participate in upcoming Ethics Awareness Month events including a talk with Chair Nathan Fletcher. Find more information on InSite.
For more information, email oec@sdcounty.ca.gov or call 619-531-5174. In addition, you can visit OEC’s InSite page.