Supervisor Jim Desmond

County supervisors Joel Anderson and Jim Desmond say the county could be facing a deputy shortage in the near future, and city departments could face the same. NBC 7’s Mark Mullen and Dave Summers share the details.

Due to hiring troubles and pandemic-related retention issues, there’s concern that there may not be enough deputies available to serve San Diego County communities in need.

Since the pandemic began, Supervisor Jim Desmond has been very clear — he wants businesses to be open.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution asking the state governor’s office for more local control when it comes to further restrictions in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The “Knox Box” allows firefighters to reach people in their homes more quickly.