Light the Way
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The County Administration Center was lit Wednesday night to commemorate the Light the Way Parade of Lights in support of young patients at Rady Children’s and their families.
Know the Code: Gifts and Gratuities
/The holiday season is upon us and with the holidays code questions about accepting gifts from contractors, vendors, and suppliers. That’s why this month’s Know the Code if about Gifts and Gratuities. Watch and learn how to refuse, return, regift and report.
Check out the OEC webpage on InSite for information about upcoming Ethics & Compliance Program events, training and resources including monthly “Know the Code” articles and micro-training videos.
Ethics and compliance training or how to access the training and other resources, please contact the OEC team at oec@sdcounty.ca.gov, 619-531-5174. HHSA staff may also contact the HHSA Compliance and Privacy team at compliance.hhsa@sdcounty.ca.gov, 619-338-2807.
Gallery: ERG Holiday Mixer
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The Employee Resource Group Council’s celebrated this special time of the year with a Holiday Mixer at AleSmith Brewing Company on Thursday. The event was open to ERG members, employees, family and friends.
Gallery: Winter Wonderland
/The Department of Public Works crews were busy Monday morning keeping the roads clear and plowing snow on Palomar Mountain.
Share Your ‘Ugly’ Holiday Sweater Photos
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Immunizations Unit, Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Team: Ashley McKay, Cynthia To, Jacqueline Doyle, Emma Wan, Monica McGill, Katherine Sahagun
‘Tis the season to be jolly. Fa la la la la, la la la la. Don we now our holiday apparel!
Doesn’t matter if you’re wearing a store-bought or homemade “ugly” holiday sweater, we want to see your festive and fun outfits! Submit a photo of your merry and bright holiday outfit.
County of San Diego Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board employees
FG3 Executive Office
Human Resources- WIN Unit
Auditor & Controller Central Payroll Administration
Sheriff’s Food Services Division
HSEC – Office of Homeless Solutions Leadership
Sheriff's Food Services Division- East Mesa Central Production Center
Document Processing Center, Self-Sufficiency Services.
Christy Carlson, Group Program Manager, HHSA and friends
Auditor and Controller Projects, Revenue and Grant Accounting Division
Clerk of the Board
HHSA Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities: Michelle Devore, Angela Fang, Liberty Donnelly, Chim Lau, Laura Franco, Ellen Toledano, Angelica Mendoza, Tina Bagsic, Kelly Bateson, Rina Apostol and Dawn Noble
Mission Valley Document Processing Center, Self Sufficiency Services
Happy Holidays from La Mesa Adult Protective Services unit. Hung Nguyen, Avery Wear, Marissa Bell, Bertha Enriquez, Emelyn Trinh, Brooke Boray, Ashley Dabbs.
Sheriff’s Cal-ID Unit
Sherry Brideau, Probation
DPW Financial Services
North Coastal NFP: Stacey Sundling, Cassidy Mayer, Jessica Gaylord, Cassi Zgliczynski, Kathryn Kerr, Letisha Kingsbury; Bottom Row: Jillian Cruz, Roxana Osorio, Liza Macatula.
Shelly Castle, Purchasing and Contracting
Department of Environmental Health and Quality FHD Central Team
Department of Environmental Health and Quality FHD Central Team
Vista Library Branch
Rubi Lopez, Nika Leng, Rosie Ramirez and Daniel Izaguirre from Self-Sufficiency Services
Clerk of the Board
AIS Management Team
San Diego County Probation Department, Reentry Support Unit
North Central FRC and North Coastal FRC Adminstration Team
Rowena, Maria and Erica, ARCC
Self-Sufficiency Services – Quality & Eligibility Support Department
Probation HR Team
ARCC
Rene Gehr, KT Ferris, Vanessa Perez, Mr. Scott, Merrisa Sutton, Laura Zuckerman and Daniel Hejja at Valley Center Library Mascot
Elsa Mier, Jocelyn Carpio, Carol Garcia, Jennifer Almazan and Betty Gamban from Edgemoor
Gwendolyn McDonald, ARCC
Rod Gullo, AIS Contracts group
Arnel Phil Fabian, Assessor/recorder/Clerk
Happy Holidays from Eileen Serrano and Rosie Legge, Public Health Services Administration
Tuere Best, ARCC
‘East County’s Finest’ Wins Softball Tournament
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Team “East County’s Finest” won the 4th annual Employee Wellness Intramural Softball Tournament at Sweetwater Sports Complex this weekend.
Fifteen teams played in the friendly competition, which promotes camaraderie, teamwork and physical activity.
Congratulations to East County’s Finest for securing the championship:
Evan Murdoch, deputy
Samantha Kershaw, deputy
Matthew Tillman, deputy
Raul Romo, deputy
Johnathan Gonzales, deputy
Ramon Campillo, deputy
Jonathon Young, deputy
Taylor Young, deputy
Crystal Corona, deputy
Andrea Germain, deputy
Alexandra Miller, deputy
Scotty Miller, deputy
Isiah Arce, deputy
CAO Message: Wishing You Happy Holidays and Remembering What Matters Most
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A message from Chief Administrative Officer Helen Robbins-Meyer:
The holidays and the end of the year are upon us. It’s a time we make extra effort to nurture the connections we have with the people we love. We get together with friends, gather in faith and community groups. We send cards (Right? Some of you still send cards?). We put up with all the hassles of holiday travel to reunite with family.
It’s the time we make sure we’re focusing on what matters most: the people in our lives.
I love the holidays for that. And I love that my work throughout the year is also centered on people. We make real impacts on individual lives. Since this is also a time for reflection, I’m thinking back on some of the concrete ways we helped San Diegans in 2022.
One that really stood out to me was the opening of One Safe Place. It brought an array of resources for victims of violence and abuse under one roof. It represents the best of the County and numerous community partners working together to support people who need our help.
We continued building resources for people needing mental health assistance, opening an additional crisis stabilization unit and expanding our mobile crisis response teams to the entire region. Through a variety of programs, we added badly needed housing. Like many enormous challenges we face, there’s a long way to go, but we forge ahead and can celebrate our successes on the way.
Our Youth Transition Campus opened, bringing a whole different experience and approach to the young people in our juvenile justice system. Our Parks 101, First-Timer Series introduced residents who haven’t had much exposure to outdoor recreation to hiking, camping and other activities.
These are just a few of the new and noteworthy things we did the past year. Stop and really imagine for a moment each of the individuals those programs involve. They have options now that they didn’t have at this time last year. You’ve made it happen.
That’s on top of the countless other ways we help people get the necessities of life, safeguard their health, protect them from various dangers, offer them opportunities for enrichment and fulfillment. Our team guiding us to a zero-carbon future is building momentum across the region with new actions to preserve farmland and open space, cut employee commute miles through telework, increase renewable energy resources, and much more. Our emphasis on equity and community engagement is helping us expand the reach of everything we’re doing.
It’s every day, at an astonishing scale. If you’re caught up in your day-to-day, or a step removed from the front line, sometimes you may not feel the effect you’re having. I want to assure you that your efforts are improving people’s lives.
I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to do meaningful work, and it should certainly be a source of pride and satisfaction for you. And when I talk about people being the most important thing, I’m thankful you are the people I work with as we achieve great things together.
I hope this season’s celebrations are full of joy and precious time with friends and family. Then I look forward to working with you, and for all San Diegans, in the new year.
Happy holidays!
Helping for the Holidays
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Helping During the Holidays
County employees demonstrate HEART throughout the year. But during the holidays many of us really go above and beyond to support and uplift the communities we serve. We want to highlight these great efforts to share holiday cheer and maybe inspire others to share in the fun!
Is your office hosting a holiday food or toy drive? Crafting cards or volunteering in the community? Let us know what you’re doing at work to support charitable organizations and efforts this month. Email communications@sdcounty.ca.gov with your department’s holiday activities and share your photos. We will feature them here on InSite.
BHS Team Sponsor Family for the Holidays
Each year the Adult and Older Adult Team under Behavioral Health Services sponsors a family for the holidays. Funds are voluntarily collected and are put toward the purchase of items on the family wish list.
This year AOA collected over $700 and used these funds to purchase many gifts.
This year the family was selected through Alpha Project and the items were dropped off on Dec. 14.
Edgemoor’s Baking Some Holiday Cheer
Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility held a cookie drive. Staff baked 50 dozen cookies, all of which were donated to the San Diego’s Wounded Warrior Project.
Occupational Therapy Supervisor Lani Ngo and Chief of Nutrition Services John Pizzo helped lead this cookie mission!
Toys for Tots Boxes at County Airports
Donate to Toys for Tots at County airports. Donations will be accepted at all five airports until 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10. Learn more about the fundraiser.
Holiday Food Drive at Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation is collecting food for the San Diego Food Bank now through Dec. 6. Any non-perishable food donation helps, but what’s needed most are canned meats and tuna, canned soup, canned vegetables and fruits, peanut butter, spaghetti, cereal, rice and macaroni and cheese. Drop boxes are located at County regional parks, campgrounds, community centers, nature centers and at the Parks Department at the County Operations Center.
County Leadership Team Hosts Food Drive
The County’s leadership team is collecting food for the San Diego Food Bank, a hunger-relief and food rescue organization in the county. Their goal is to collect 4,000 pounds of food for the Food Bank.
County Law Spread Holiday Cheer to Children
County Probation, the Sheriff’s Department and the District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigation joined other local law enforcement agencies to sponsor “Shop with a Cop” on Dec. 3. The annual event provided 300 local children with a happier holiday season and encouraging positive relationships with officers. See more of the photos from the event.
Psychiatric Hospital Employees Hold Food Drive
San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital hosted a food drive for the month of November to donate to the San Diego Food Bank.
AAACE ERG Fireside Chat: Leadership, Equity, Justice and Belonging
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Mentorship opens doors and creates new possibilities. Join the Employee Resource Group Council’s Fireside Chat mentorship series on Friday, Dec. 16 from noon to 1 p.m. These quarterly sessions are moderated conversations with County leadership on the secrets to their career success.
The African American Association of County Employees event will feature Board of Supervisors District 3 Chief of Staff Crystal Page, HHSA Deputy Director Lillian Asoera, Chief Probation Officer Tamika Nelson and Office of Equity and Racial Justice Director Andrew Strong.
In this chat, AAACE and leadership will discuss the following:
Understanding the role that leadership, equity, justice and belonging have in career progression
The consequences of going about your career without it
How to gain or improve your leadership, equity, justice and belonging skills
The series is meant to be a passive mentorship opportunity. Attendees can look forward to a Q&A period following the moderated discussion. Submit questions in advance by noon, Dec. 15.
Join on your computer or mobile app
Or call in (audio only)
+1 619-343-2539
525423218#
This session will be recorded.
Kicking Off the Holiday Season
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The County Administration Center was lit Thursday night to celebrate the holiday season!