Rachael Borrelli, assistant director at the county Department of Animal Services, sent the voice message in a text exchange late last year. The euthanasia rate has spiked at county-run shelters in recent years.
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As part of Bike Month, SANDAG is hosting 'Bike Anywhere Day' on May 16. Participating cyclists of all ages can visit over 100 pit stops throughout the county. -
The algae, Caulerpa prolifera, was discovered in the bay in September 2023 and additional patches have been found near Coronado Cays. -
Qualified graduates from the San Diego Unified School District now have a guaranteed spot at Cal State University San Marcos through a new partnership that includes college prep and support for students and families starting in middle school. -
The San Diego Foundation has started an Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Fund to "support leadership in and the visibility of the local AANHPI community," it was announced on Wednesday. -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday the state will make $3.3 billion available by July for counties and private developers to start building more behavior health treatment centers. -
The VA now pays for IVF treatment for unmarried and LGBTQ veterans. But they still must prove their fertility problems are service-related. -
Pink slime is a derisive term used to describe the filler meat producers put in their products. It’s also used to describe websites that purport to produce unbiased news but actually have a partisan agenda. -
San Diego County health officials have released an updated water contact closure and advisory list for county beaches in effect Monday. -
Wahl will take over the position from the retiring Chief David Nisleit on June 7. -
A.J. Smith, a longtime NFL executive who was the winningest general manager in Chargers history, has died. He was 75.
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