Central Library Hires Social Worker to Assist with Homelessness Services

October 5, 2022, 2:35 am

Maria Temporal is joining the City of San Diego in an exciting new role that will assist public library patrons who are homeless and experiencing behavioral health issues. Maria is earning a master’s degree in social work from San Diego State University and will intern at the San Diego Central… Read more about Central Library Hires Social Worker to Assist with Homelessness Services

Library

Construction Expands on Historic Botanical Building in Balboa Park

September 29, 2022, 8:06 am

Work on the historic Botanical Building in Balboa Park is expanding! Crews are setting up fencing along walkways to the southwest of the building, between the San Diego Museum of Art and The Timken Museum of Art. This will allow the contractor to set up underground utilities necessary for the… Read more about Construction Expands on Historic Botanical Building in Balboa Park

Public Works

City of San Diego Virtual Inspection Program Achieves Record Numbers in Customer Service

September 22, 2022, 7:36 am

In its continuing effort to maximize efficiency and deliver high-quality customer service on a digital platform, the City of San Diego's Development Services Department (DSD) recorded its highest number of virtual residential inspections conducted in a month since the program began in 2020. Read more about City of San Diego Virtual Inspection Program Achieves Record Numbers in Customer Service

Business

City of San Diego Celebrates Community and Inclusion During Welcoming Week

September 13, 2022, 4:20 am

The City of San Diego celebrated Welcoming Week 2022 from Sept. 9-18, with activities at City libraries and recreation centers to showcase how San Diego is a welcoming city. The annual Welcoming Week campaign is an international effort that brings together communities around the world that seek to… Read more about City of San Diego Celebrates Community and Inclusion During Welcoming Week

From the Mayor's Desk

Coordinated Outreach Events Connect Over 1,700 Unhoused San Diegans to Homes and Services

September 9, 2022, 3:00 am

As part of his comprehensive strategy to get people experiencing homelessness off the streets and into care, Mayor Todd Gloria announced that 1,731 unhoused San Diegans have been connected to housing, shelter and social services at a dozen different focused outreach events across San Diego since… Read more about Coordinated Outreach Events Connect Over 1,700 Unhoused San Diegans to Homes and Services

Homelessness Solutions

Repair Work Underway at Hodges Reservoir Dam

August 17, 2022, 7:12 am

Repair work is underway on Hodges Reservoir Dam! Check out this video showing the progress crews have made so far in repairing and sealing areas in the dam wall. Hodges is closed for fishing and boating during construction; however, the San Dieguito River Park trails and facilities remain open.… Read more about Repair Work Underway at Hodges Reservoir Dam

Public Works

New Chapter Begins as Pacific Highlands Ranch Branch Library Breaks Ground

July 15, 2022, 6:23 am

In July, Mayor Todd Gloria joined Councilmember Joe LaCava and City leaders to break ground on the eagerly anticipated Pacific Highlands Ranch Branch Library. Once completed, the $27 million facility in Pacific Highlands Ranch will provide a variety of new resources for the community. Read more about New Chapter Begins as Pacific Highlands Ranch Branch Library Breaks Ground

Library

San Ysidro Teen Center Opens Following Renovation of Historic Library Building

July 10, 2022, 5:00 pm

Continuing a commitment to provide more recreational facilities for all San Diegans, Mayor Todd Gloria joined Councilmember Vivian Moreno and community members to cut the ceremonial ribbon and officially open the San Ysidro Teen Center. The newly remodeled facility provides more recreational… Read more about San Ysidro Teen Center Opens Following Renovation of Historic Library Building

City of San Diego’s Therapeutic Recreation Services Program Celebrates 50 Years of Community Service

June 20, 2022, 4:53 am

The City of San Diego’s Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) program is celebrating 50 years of inclusive recreational programming in the community! Read more about City of San Diego’s Therapeutic Recreation Services Program Celebrates 50 Years of Community Service

Parks and Recreation

San Diegans Urged to Conserve as City Implements New Water Use Restrictions

June 9, 2022, 8:15 am

The City of San Diego is implementing more stringent water restrictions for all water customers following a statewide order from Gov. Gavin Newsom. At the governor’s direction, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted an emergency water conservation regulation calling on local water… Read more about San Diegans Urged to Conserve as City Implements New Water Use Restrictions

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