Tag: COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the San Diego Registrar of Voters placed measures to ensure visitors going to the Registrar’s Office and local polling places receive the highest level of customer service while reducing the risks of spreading the virus. Early voting began Oct. 5 and voters are reminded to bring face masks and maintain social distancing, adhering to...
As City Attorney, I’ve made it a priority to protect the most vulnerable in our communities, especially children, domestic violence victims, and elderly and dependent adults.
Some of the most disturbing cases our office handles involve elderly and dependent adults who reside in Independent Living Facilities (ILFs) that do not comply with local and state laws intended to keep...
Since 1910 the Boy Scouts of America has taught outdoor experiences and survival training through hiking, camping and other activities to teach leadership skills.
Like many other organizations, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization’s activities came to a halt, leaving many scouts unable to interact with their peers, do projects to gain badges, advance in rank or have the...
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The global pandemic that begin in late 2019 and continued into 2020 changed many aspects of life as the world knew it, and that includes volunteering. Social distancing measures and stay-at-home mandates from state and local governments discouraged people from leaving their homes, while various health organizations warned aging men and women to stay home as much...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors accepted the Fire Mitigation Fee Review Committee’s annual report for Fiscal Year 2018-19 and found that the participating fire agencies were in conformance with the County Fire Mitigation Fee Ordinance, but a planned increase was deferred.
The supervisors’ 5-0 vote Sept. 15 maintained the existing fee schedule, approved the resolution for capital expenditures...
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The economy has struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many people are concerned by what the future may bring, particularly regarding their careers. Some fields may continue to scale back while others may increase operations. There is much uncertainty for those looking for new work or considering changing jobs.
Even though the coronavirus may slow down the...
COVID-19 has undoubtedly turned people’s worlds upside down. While the stay-at-home orders, loss of routine and feelings of uncertainty can cause stress and anxiety for many, it can be particularly difficult for those living with mental illness.
“In this pandemic, we are facing many unknowns — economically, socially, medically and otherwise,” says Lori Alford, LCSW, a therapist with Sharp Grossmont...
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The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people live. One readily felt effect was spending more time at home. Vehicles sat idle in driveways and even some automotive insurance providers reduced rates because people were driving much less.
Even with stay-at-home measures in place, people still need to leave their homes to stock up on essentials, such as food...
The coronavirus shutdowns began March 12 and impacted three weeks of the 13-week Fiscal Year 2019-20 third quarter, but Transient Occupancy Tax revenue for San Diego County was down by 36.5 percent.
“It really is dark when you look at the numbers,” said San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister. “As we look at everything to date, the numbers are...
On July 9 the city of La Mesa issued an executive order to allow the use of public outdoor areas for dining. On July 16 it expanded allowable outdoor business activities in an attempt to assist businesses that are able and want to move operations outside.
As of July 31, 11 applications had been received, 10 restaurants and one...
