December 17, 2024

Your View: County Vector Control Fight Mosquitoes in Vista

December 17, 2024/ San Diego County

This photo was submitted by Derein Daniel from the County’s Department of Environmental Health and Quality capturing County Vector Control treating an area in Vista to keep mosquitoes from potentially spreading the dengue virus and protect the public’s health.

Share your photos! If you see a coworker getting the job done, a beautiful sunset over your office or a wonderful County program being offered—snap a pic and submit it.

Be sure to include information about the photo and your name. Images may be posted to InSite and shared on social media.

See more of Your View photos.

December 16, 2024

Share Your Accomplishments

December 16, 2024/ San Diego County

What an “unbe-leaf-able” year! Share one of your 2024 accomplishments. Each submission will be written on an individual paper leaf that will be hung on a giant Accomplishment Tree. The tree will be on display at the End of Year Employee Event at the County Operations Center on Wednesday, Dec. 18.

Submit your accomplishment and learn more about the End of Year celebration.

Note: If you have troubles submitting your accomplishment (200 characters max), please send it to communications@sdcounty.ca.gov.

December 16, 2024

Enter CECO Raffle

December 16, 2024/ San Diego County

Ready for a staycation? Enter a raffle for a chance to win either a stay at a local hotel or a big meal. The County Employees’ Charitable Organization is selling one ticket for $20 or three tickets for $50. All proceeds will benefit the charity.

Prizes

One-night stay at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
$100 gift card to Big Front Door sandwich shop

Dates

Tickets must be purchased by 1 p.m., Dec. 18.
Winners will be announced at 5 p.m., Dec. 18.

How to Enter

Fill out this form and then purchase tickets on Venmo. CECO’s Venmo account name is @SD-CECO.
Purchase tickets at the End of Year Employee Event at the County Operations Center on Wednesday, Dec. 18.

Separately, there’s an opportunity to support CECO through a food fundraiser at the End of Year Employee Event. Come out to enjoy the many activities and grab lunch. MyPozole will be onsite and donating 10% of sales to CECO.

CECO has been the charitable arm of the County of San Diego since 1956. It strives to lend a hand to the community by way of grants to local nonprofit programs and assistance to employees and retirees in need.

CECO is run by our very own County employees and 100% of money donated benefits local nonprofit agencies and employees or retirees in crisis.

Donating to CECO makes a big difference to our local community. Earlier this year, the organization distributed $101,507 in grants to 58 local nonprofit programs and the Employee Crisis Fund at its annual awards ceremony. Several local nonprofits, including health clinics, homeless service providers, after school programs and more, received grants. See the full list.

See the flyer below.

December 12, 2024

Your View: Stunning Sunrise Over ROV

December 12, 2024/ San Diego County

This photo was submitted by Kayla Iliff from the County’s Department of Human Resources where her dad captured this stunning sunrise at the Registrar of Voters Office at the County Operations Center.

Share your photos! If you see a coworker getting the job done, a beautiful sunset over your office or a wonderful County program being offered—snap a pic and submit it.

Be sure to include information about the photo and your name. Images may be posted to InSite and shared on social media.

See more of Your View photos.

December 11, 2024

Get to Know Your CFO: Joan Bracci

December 11, 2024/ San Diego County

Get to know the County’s new leadership team in a series of stories highlighting some professional and personal highlights. It started with Chief Administrative Officer Ebony Shelton. 

Right now, it’s Joan Bracci’s turn. She’s the County’s new Chief Financial Officer. She has served in many roles including the Finance and General Government Group interim Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and as its Chief Operations Officer.

In the Clifton Strengths Assessment, what are your signature themes?

Learner, Achiever, Relator, Individualization and Intellection.

What traits do you look for in a co-worker?

I feel lucky to be a part of the County team, because I’m surrounded by colleagues who are driven to serve, ready to roll up their sleeves, work hard until the job is done, and to have fun and take care of each other while doing the job.

Advice to someone who wants to move ahead in their career.

Have fun and follow your heart. Make yourself proud.

What do you want people to know about you?

I’m here to help – if you’re carrying a heavy load, it would be my honor to carry it with you.

Where did you grow up?

All over, in chronological order until I started my undergrad studies: Egbe, Nigeria; South Pasadena, California; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Taichung, Taiwan.

Introvert or extrovert and describe why?

Introvert – I appreciate having space with my thoughts and time to myself, so when I am with others, I can be present with them.

Favorite activity or hobby?

Climbing in alpine environments – I feel deeply alive when everything around is just granite and sky.

Favorite way to spend the weekend?

Rock climbing with my husband or long-time climbing partners – I love being in a vertical space, connected to another person with a rope, relying on each other.

Favorite place to eat?

With family and friends! Food tastes better when you’re eating in great company.

How do you relieve stress?

I like things that involve counting – crochet (counting stitches), playing the banjo (counting beats), ashtanga yoga (counting breaths).

Do you have a particular philosophy? Motto? Saying that inspires you/that you live by?

In the introduction to a book about exploring the Himalaya, Sir Francis Younghusband wrote: “But to those who have struggled with them, the mountains reveal beauties they will not disclose to those who make no effort. That is the reward the mountains give ... And naturally the mountains reserve their choice gifts for those who stand upon their summits. The climber’s vision is then no longer confined and enclosed … He sees in every direction.”

I don’t think the mountains really care about climbers or bestow gifts. But this quote profoundly resonates with me – in the mountains and in life, with hard work, courageous choices and perseverance, we can gain the truest perspective and to see how much further the boundaries of possibility are than what we thought.

Also read:

Get to Know Your DCAO: Brian Albright, FG3

Get to Know Your DCAO: Kim Giardina, HHSA

Get to Know Your DCAO: Dahvia Lynch, LUEG

Get to Know Your DCAO: Andrew Strong, PSG

Get to Know Your ACAO: Caroline Smith

December 10, 2024

Don’t Miss the End of Year Employee Event

December 10, 2024/ San Diego County

It’s been an epic year. We’ve accomplished so much! In coming together, we achieved more than any of us could alone.

A celebration will be held at the County Operations Center on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Plenty of activities are planned: lawn games, music, trivia, rock painting, pet adoption and fostering, gratitude grams, meet-and-greets with our employee resource groups, and more.

In addition, there will be a food truck fundraiser and raffle benefitting the County Employees’ Charitable Organization (CECO).

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 18
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: County Operations Center, Commons, 5520 Overland Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123

December 10, 2024

Don’t Miss the SDCLA Holiday Gathering and Toy Drive

December 10, 2024/ San Diego County

Celebrate the season with the San Diego County Latino Association. Join SDCLA’s festive Holiday Gathering and Toy Drive in support of the Jackie Robinson YMCA.

Date: Friday, Dec. 13

Time: Starts at 7 p.m.

Location: Novo Brazil Brewing (Mission Valley), 1640 Camino Del Rio N Ste 341, San Diego, CA 92108

Bring one unwrapped toy per person to help SDCLA reach their goal of collecting 50 toys for children.

RSVP by clicking here!

For any questions, contact SDCLA@sdcounty.ca.gov.

December 09, 2024

Time to Prepare for Year End

December 09, 2024/ San Diego County

It’s that time again to review and/or update your personal information in PeopleSoft. The County will be mailing your 2024 Form W-2 by Jan. 31, 2025. Ensuring your information is accurate will help avoid any delays in receiving your Form W-2.

Please review your address in PeopleSoft using Employee Self Service and confirm it is the correct mailing address and contains the correct nine-digit ZIP Code.

The deadline to review and update your information in Employee Self Service is Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.

Helpful Information

Q: What if I don’t have a County computer?

A: Please contact your Departmental Human Resources Officer to request an address update.

Q: How do I log into Employee Self Service?

A: Please use this link Employee Self Service, to access PeopleSoft via Single Sign On.

Help Desk Contact Numbers

Sheriff Department: 858-256-2100
District Attorney: 619-531-4104
All other County employees: 888-298-1222

Additional Information to Consider

You may also elect to receive your Form W‐2 electronically by completing the consent form through Employee Self Service. An employee who consents to receiving the Form W-2 electronically will not receive a Form W-2 paper copy from the County.

While you’re logged into Employee Self Service, please review your Emergency Contact information. If this information is out-of-date or incomplete, it could delay notification in case of an emergency.

December 06, 2024

Coping with the Holiday Blues

December 06, 2024/ San Diego County

The holiday season is a bustling time that may bring a mix of emotions. It can be a joyous time and also a time of stress, anxiety, loneliness and depression.

While these feelings can creep in any time of year, they can be more common in December.

Here are tips for the holiday season:

Establish realistic goals and expectations
Set a spending limit and stick to it
Limit consumption of alcoholic beverages
Make plans with others and spend time with people who are supportive and caring
Look for opportunities to express kindness by volunteering at a shelter, meal delivery service or senior center
Eat healthy, exercise regularly and try to laugh; laughing is a great aerobic exercise

While the holidays can feel overwhelming, getting back to your normal routine also helps keep these difficult feelings at bay. As holiday events or gatherings start finishing up, these feelings may dwindle for some.

If these feelings linger or interfere with your daily life, you may need to reach out to your primary care physician or a mental health professional. Look for these signs:

Loss of interest in activities that used to bring you joy
Eating more or less than usual, or gaining or losing weight
Having trouble sleeping, or sleeping more than usual
Feeling slow or restless
Feeling hopeless, helpless, or inadequate
Having difficulty concentrating, thinking clearly or making decisions
Persistent thoughts of death or suicide
Withdrawal from others

For more information and mental health resources visit www.up2sd.org. If you are experiencing a mental health, suicide or substance use crisis please call 988 or the Access and Crisis Line 1-888-724-7240.

In addition, the County offers employees free confidential counseling and referral services through an Employee Assistance Program. Learn more about our EAP.