Timeline: Women’s Disability Activism

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Harriet McBryde Johnson, disability rights lawyer and activist

Harriet McBryde Johnson, disability rights lawyer and activist

Take a trip back in time. For Disability Awareness Month, the DiverseAbility Employee Resource Group is shining a light on women’s disability activism. View this interactive timeline, which covers 153 years of activism by women with disabilities for women with disabilities.

The timeline seeks to expand our knowledge of women’s disability activism by looking at key figures, their arguments for disability and women’s rights, and the connections between activists. Take a look.

Be a Lifesaver – Donate at the County’s Blood Drive

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A previous blood drive event at the CAC

Did you know one pint of blood can save three lives?

You can save lives, too, by taking part in the County’s 38th Annual Blood Drive in April. There is a critical need for blood donations, and all blood types are welcome.

The County’s blood drive is one of the largest held by the San Diego Blood Bank. Employees donated 450 pints last year. This year, you can roll up your sleeve and help the County meet its new goal – 500 pints.  

The Blood Bank is setting up shop at 22 different County job locations next month. The first donation center will open April 1 at the North Coastal Family Resource Center. The event officially kicks off on April 4 at the County Administration Center. Chair Nathan Fletcher will be among the first to donate.

But don’t wait until April to make an appointment. You can look over the schedule now for a time, date and location that suits you best. Employees can use County time to give blood by asking for their supervisor’s approval in advance. Appointments are highly encouraged but walk-up donors will be accepted if open slots are available.  

COVID-19 guidelines will still be in effect and all donors and staff are required to wear masks. For questions regarding deferrals or blood donations related to COVID-19, review the Blood Bank guidelines for eligibility. If you can’t donate, family or friends are welcome.

The blood drive supports the Live Well San Diego vision for a region that is building better health, living safely and thriving.

Schedule

North Coastal Family Resource Center | BOOK NOW

  • FRI, APR 1 | 8 am-1 pm | 3708 Ocean Ranch Blvd., Oceanside, CA 92056

County Administration Center  | BOOK NOW

  • MON, APR 4 | 9:30 am-3:30 pm | 1600 Pacific Hwy., San Diego, CA 92101 

San Diego Superior Court - South County Division | BOOK NOW

  • TUES, APR 5 | 9 am-2:30 pm | 500 Third Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910

North Central Family Resource Center | BOOK NOW

  • WED, APR 6 | 10 am-3:30 pm | parking lot, 5055 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA 92123

Edgemoor Hospital – Santee | BOOK NOW

  • THUR, APR 7 | 11 am-4:30 pm | parking lot, 655 Park Center Dr., Santee, CA 92071

North Inland Live Well Center | BOOK NOW

  • MON, APR 11 | 10 am-3 pm | parking lot, 649 W. Mission Ave., Escondido, CA 92025

Lakeside Library | BOOK NOW

  • TUES, APR 12 | Noon–5 pm | Community Center parking lot, 9839 Vine St., Lakeside, CA 92040

Juvenile Probation Center | BOOK NOW

  • TUE, APR 12 | 9 am-3 pm | parking lot, 2901 Meadow Lark Dr., San Diego, CA 92123

North Central Region Child Welfare Services | BOOK NOW

  • WED, APR 13 | 9 am-2:30 pm | parking lot, 7947 Mission Center Ct., San Diego, CA 92108

South Region Live Well Center at National City | BOOK NOW

  • WED, APR 13 | 9 am-2:30 pm | parking lot, 401 Mile of Cars Way, National City, CA ,91950

Lemon Grove Family Resource Center | BOOK NOW

  • WED, APR 13 | 10 am–3:30 pm | parking lot, 7065 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

Probation - South Bay Region |  BOOK NOW

  • WED, APR 13 | 9 am-2:30 pm | parking lot, 1095 Bay Blvd., Chula Vista, CA 91911

County Operations Center | BOOK NOW

  • THUR, APR 14 | 9 am-3 pm | cul de sac, 5560 Overland Ave., San Diego, CA 92123

Department of Public Works | BOOK NOW

  • FRI, APR 15 | 10 am-3 pm | parking lot, 11970 Singer Ln., Spring Valley, CA 91978

South Region Live Well Center | BOOK NOW

  • FRI, APR 15 | 8:30 am-2 pm | parking lot, 690 Oxford St., Chula Vista, CA 91911

San Diego Superior Court | BOOK NOW

  • WED, APR 20 | 10 am-3:30 pm | front of Hall of Justice, 330 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101

John F. Duffy Administration Center (Sheriff Headquarters) | BOOK NOW

  • WED, APR 20 | 9 am-3 pm | parking lot, 9621 Ridgehaven, San Diego, CA 92123

East Region Live Well Center | BOOK NOW

  • MON, APR 25 | 9 am-2:30 pm | parking lot, 367 N. Magnolia Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020

Child Welfare Services | BOOK NOW

  • TUE, APR 26 | 8:30 am-2 pm | parking lot, 8911 Balboa Ave., San Diego, CA 92123

Fallbrook Community Center | BOOK NOW

  • WED, APR 27 | 12:30-5:30 pm | parking lot, 341 Heald Ln., Fallbrook, CA 92028

Live Well Support Center – Seville Plaza | BOOK NOW

  • THUR, APR 28 | 9 am-3 pm | parking lot, 5469 Kearny Villa Rd., San Diego, CA 92123

Housing and Community Development Services | BOOK NOW

  • THUR, APR 28 | 9 am-2:30 pm | 3989 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA  92123

Take a Hike with SDCLA

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SDCLA logo

Join the San Diego County Latino Association for an afternoon hike at the Mission Trails Clairemont Mesa Trailhead on Saturday, March 26 at 2 p.m.

Email sdcla@sdcounty.ca.gov to RSVP for the event.

  • Address: Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92124

  • Trailhead Location: Proceed east on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard to where it ends.

  • Parking: Street

  • Total Distance: Approximately 3.5 miles

  • Hike Time: Approximately 1.5 hours

  • Difficulty: Moderate

  • Contact: Maritza Herrera, SDCLA Vice President, 619-403-8705

Map to Mission Trails Clairemont Mesa Trailhead

Rewind: Chair Fletcher Talks Ethics

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If you missed the Office of Ethics and Compliance’s Ethics Awareness Month Speakers Series featuring Board of Supervisor Chair Nathan Fletcher on Monday, you can watch the virtual event online. Fletcher spoke candidly about earning and maintaining the public’s trust, speaking up, and ethics. Watch now!

Doing the right thing is everyone’s business. Participate in an upcoming Ethics Awareness Month pop-up event at the County Operations Center on March 30. Find more information on InSite.

For more information, email oec@sdcounty.ca.gov or call 619-531-5174. In addition, you can visit OEC’s InSite page.

Two County DAs Appointed to San Diego Superior Court Bench

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Sherry Thomson-Taylor and Leonard Trinh

Governor Gavin Newsom appointed 17 Superior Court judges Monday, which included three in San Diego County, two of which are from the County’s District Attorney’s Office.

Sherry Thompson-Taylor, 57, of Chula Vista, most recently served as a deputy district attorney at the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office since 1995. Thompson has held several positions with the District Attorney’s Office including division chief, assistant chief and team leader. Prior to that, she was vice president of business and legal affairs at Angelic Entertainment from 1999 to 2000.

Thompson-Taylor earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Arizona College of Law. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Margie Woods.

Leonard Trinh, 41, of San Diego, most recently served as a deputy district attorney at the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office since 2006. He served as a deputy district attorney at the Orange County District Attorney’s Office in 2005.

Trinh earned a Juris Doctor degree from the California Western School of Law.

He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Timothy Casserly.