Holiday Cheer Starts Here: Celebrate the Holiday Season Responsibly

December 11, 2024, 6:28 pm

The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) wants to remind you of the dangers of driving impaired and to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence. From Dec. 11 through New Year’s Day, SDPD will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being… Read more about Holiday Cheer Starts Here: Celebrate the Holiday Season Responsibly

ABC Awards SDPD a Grant To Reduce Alcohol-Related Crimes

December 9, 2024, 9:38 am

The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to reduce alcohol-related harm in the communities SDPD serves. The grant is one of nearly 50 awarded in California to local law enforcement agencies through ABC’s Alcohol… Read more about ABC Awards SDPD a Grant To Reduce Alcohol-Related Crimes

Are You Prepared? City of San Diego Provides Residents with Resources to Help Reduce Wildfire Risks

December 5, 2024, 1:09 pm

The City of San Diego wants to remind you about the importance of properly maintaining trees and landscaping to protect your home and our communities from wildfire risks. On a new webpage, you can learn the basics of brush management to reduce the risk of fires and give firefighters more time and… Read more about Are You Prepared? City of San Diego Provides Residents with Resources to Help Reduce Wildfire Risks

City of San Diego to Begin Educating Drivers on State ‘Daylighting’ Law

November 8, 2024, 9:06 am

In order to improve safety on our roads, the City of San Diego is educating San Diegans about a new state law that aims to protect people crossing the street. The so-called “daylighting” law prohibits vehicle parking within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk to improve the range of vision… Read more about City of San Diego to Begin Educating Drivers on State ‘Daylighting’ Law

Office of Traffic Safety Awards $279,000 Grant to the San Diego Police Department for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program

November 4, 2024, 10:06 am

The San Diego Police Department announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program. The program will promote safe practices for pedestrians and bicyclists and emphasize the drivers’ responsibility to… Read more about Office of Traffic Safety Awards $279,000 Grant to the San Diego Police Department for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program

Community Input Wanted on Ways to Improve Street Safety

November 1, 2024, 11:10 am

The City of San Diego is launching its Safe Streets for All virtual open house and seeking feedback on what steps can be taken to ensure safety for bicyclists, pedestrians, drivers and all who use the city’s roadways. The goal of Safe Streets for All is to improve street safety in the city and… Read more about Community Input Wanted on Ways to Improve Street Safety

Goats Help Maintain Miramar Dam and Reduce Fire Risk

October 28, 2024, 2:37 pm

Visitors to the City of San Diego's Miramar Reservoir recently saw something unusual: hundreds of goats grazing near the dam. Read more about Goats Help Maintain Miramar Dam and Reduce Fire Risk

National Teen Driver Safety Week: Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel

October 23, 2024, 4:18 pm

National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct. 20-26. During this week, the San Diego Police Department encourages parents and caregivers to talk with their teens about following the rules of the road and how safe driving can help save lives. Read more about National Teen Driver Safety Week: Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel

City of San Diego Celebrates Completion of Newest and Greenest Fire Station

October 17, 2024, 5:16 pm

Today San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla, Council President Pro Tem Joe LaCava and San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD) Chief Robert Logan celebrated the completion of the City of San Diego’s newest and most environmentally friendly fire station – Fire Station… Read more about City of San Diego Celebrates Completion of Newest and Greenest Fire Station

Project Heart Beat Program Celebrates World Restart a Heart Day

October 16, 2024, 4:46 pm

Today, Oct. 16, is World Restart a Heart Day and San Diego Project Heart Beat is bringing awareness to how deadly, prevalent and preventable sudden cardiac arrest is in the United States.  Staff from Project Heart Beat hosted a CPR demonstration outside the City Administration Building… Read more about Project Heart Beat Program Celebrates World Restart a Heart Day