Royce Abalos was selected as Chief Administrative Office project manager. Abalos has 21 years of experience with the County, most recently as an admin analyst III in the County's Fire Protection District. His first day will be Friday, Nov. 4.
Are you looking to get rid of unwanted and expired prescription drugs? The Sheriff’s Department will collect and dispose of these medicines during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 29. Learn more about this event and dropoff locations.
In addition, there is a prescription drug drop box at the County Administration Center located at 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego. This box is located near the south entrance and can be accessed during business hours Monday through Friday.
The African American Association of County Employees (AAACE) is accepting nominations for the following board positions: president, vice president, technology officer, vice chair of fundraising, vice chair of membership outreach, and board aide.
The mission of AAACE is to recruit, promote and inspire County employees to connect and succeed through education and charitable causes and to accomplish County initiatives and unifying goals that result in improved career opportunities.
Joining a County Employee Resource Group as a board member is a great way to showcase your skills, develop your passions, expand your County professional network and serve you fellow County employees.
Please note that you need to hold an active membership to be considered! Memberships can be activated or renewed via the AAACE website.
Interested? Submit the nomination form by close of business Nov. 30.
Qualifications to serve as a board of director or officer member:
You must be a County of San Diego employee
You must be a member of AAACE
Time Commitment/Requirements: Attend bi-monthly meetings (typically after work for 1 hour, teleconference available)
Term will begin January 2023 and last two calendar years
Questions: Email AAACE at aaace@sdcounty.ca.gov.
The County Administration Center building was lit Sunday for Red Ribbon Week.
Double rainbow all the way! Sandra Perez, a records clerk with Juvenile Probation Services, captured this beautiful rainbow over the South Region Family Resource Center in Chula Vista.
Share your fabulous photos! If you see a coworker getting the job done, a beautiful sunset over your office or a wonderful County program being offered—snap a pic and submit it to communications@sdcounty.ca.gov. Be sure to include information about the photo and your name. One image will be posted to InSite every week and may be shared on social media.
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Even if you missed the onsite flu shot events at County facilities, it is not too late to get vaccinated. The flu vaccine is readily available at numerous locations in our area, including doctors’ offices and retail pharmacies. The best part is, it’s covered by medical insurance, so there’s no charge to you.
Getting vaccinated sooner than later is especially important this year as the flu season arrived earlier than usual. County health officials are encouraging San Diegans to familiarize themselves with the signs and symptoms of influenza, as well as other respiratory illnesses, and to get a flu shot to protect themselves and their family members and coworkers.
Respiratory illnesses historically increase during fall and winter as many people move gatherings indoors, but flu activity typically does not peak until December or January.
This year, the County has already seen several large suspected respiratory outbreaks in October, including a cluster of illnesses at local schools. The high number of flu cases and other respiratory illnesses this early in the season is prompting health officials to urge San Diegans to take precautions.
“We have reason to believe that respiratory illnesses could be extremely disruptive in the region this year for businesses, hospitals, and people’s lives. San Diegans must do their part to prevent the spread of these illnesses,” said Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer. “I want to remind San Diegans to use precautions we know are effective in protecting against illness, including the flu.”
Wooten added that people should recommit themselves to the following precautions this fall and winter:
Wash hands thoroughly and often.
Use hand sanitizers, if unable to wash hands.
Stay away from sick people.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Clean commonly touched surfaces.
If you are sick, stay home and avoid contact with others.
Calling all ghouls, ghosts, witches and goblins because we’re clearing away the cobwebs to bring back our annual Halloween celebration! This October 31, join us at the County Operations Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. when the plaza outside the Commons is transformed into a frighteningly fun festival that features ghoulish games, howling karaoke, creepy crawlies, photo booth, treats and more.
You can also scare up some grub to pick up on the big day by preordering Rubio’s Coastal Grill now through 4 p.m., Oct. 28. A portion of the proceeds with benefit the County Employees' Charitable Organization. That’s a treat for both you and CECO!
The event will be livestreamed to InSite starting at noon on Oct. 31.
More Halloween fun can be had by sharing your spooky, kooky or cute costumes creations. Just email a photo of yourself in costume to communications@sdcounty.ca.gov. Photos will be added to a costume gallery on InSite. Be sure to include your name, department and who or what you are masquerading as for the holiday.
All submitted photos will be entered into the costume contest. The deadline to submit a photo for consideration in the costume contest is 4:30 p.m., Oct. 31.
The eerie and cheery Halloween committee will select up to 10 finalists. And employees will be able to select the winner via an InSite poll through 5 p.m., Nov. 1. The top vote-getter will be crowned on Nov. 2.
If you missed the San Diego County Latino Association’s “Leadership Conversation with Latino Leaders” event earlier this month, you can now watch it on “rewind.”
Speakers were Alethea Arguilez, executive director of First Five Commission of San Diego; Nicholas A. Martinez, assistant director of Housing and Community Development Services; and Lucero Chavez Basilio, director of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.
Learn more about SDCLA on their website and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
County employees are now eligible for a tuition discount of 25% on all master’s programs and 10% on all certificate programs offered by the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego. Application fees are also waived.
USD will be hosting a Graduate Open House on campus on Saturday, Oct. 22 if you’d like to learn more about the programs.
The Kroc School joins a growing list of education partners offering tuition discounts to County employees.
On Friday, CBS 8 highlighted San Diego County Sheriff Deputy Carlos Mutti as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Mutti began performing as a mariachi at the age of 14 and says he connects with the community through Mexican ballads. Take a look at the feature story.
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