City News Service

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a series of measures Wednesday aimed at streamlining the housing development process and increasing the number of homes being built in the county's unincorporated areas.

Nick Macchione will become chief health officer of community health for UC San Diego Health.

On Wednesday, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved undertaking a study of existing renewable energy infrastructure as part of the proposed Regional Decarbonization Framework.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday in favor of a special election on Aug. 15 to fill the District 4 seat vacated by Nathan Fletcher.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved policies addressing the root causes of behavioral health issues, homelessness and other social concerns that often lead to crime.

The San Diego Museum of Art and the Museum of Photographic Arts will merge to become one unified institution in Balboa Park, it was announced Tuesday.

Earlier this month, supervisors unanimously voted to oppose any further placements of sexually violent predators until local jurisdictions are able to fully participate in the placement process, including having full veto authority.