San Diego County Districts: San Diego Unified School District welcomed most students in 2022-23 school year
For the 2022-23 school year, San Diego Unified School District had the largest enrollment among among San Diego County school districts.
Sweetwater Riverbed outreach aids homeless transition into housing
People experiencing homelessness in the Sweetwater Riverbed area have been given new opportunities for permanent housing. This development comes from a $5.1 million state grant and collaboration between several entities, including the County, the City of Chula Vista, National City, and the California Department of Transportation. These efforts have enhanced outreach to homeless individuals, increased transitions into housing, and provided regular clean-up activities.
San Diego County begins construction of new animal shelter in Santee
San Diego County has commenced construction on a new animal shelter, with Howard the dog ceremonially taking the first dig. The 23,000-square-foot facility in Santee is expected to be completed by early 2026. This new shelter aims to enhance care for long-term animals as they await adoption.
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San Diego County promotes mental health awareness with Check Your Mood Day
San Diego County is encouraging residents to focus on their mental health with the annual Check Your Mood Day, coinciding with National Depression Screening Day. This event takes place during Mental Illness Awareness Week and aims to promote awareness about mental well-being.
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San Diego County releases annual report highlighting community achievements
The San Diego County Fiscal Year 2023/24 Annual Report, released Thursday, highlights significant progress in addressing key regional challenges. The report outlines advancements in affordable housing, homelessness, behavioral health, public safety, justice reform, environmental sustainability, healthy communities, and equity.
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Local Government Meetings today in City of San Diego
City of San Diego Local Government Meetings today.
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San Diego County expands mental health services with new recuperative care beds
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has approved the acceptance of a $12.4 million grant from the state and allocated an additional $8 million to enhance mental health services in the region. This funding will be utilized to establish 16 recuperative beds and renovate a building in National City, transforming it into a new County Substance Use Residential and Treatment Services facility. Additionally, 33 more recuperative care beds will be added at other treatment centers.
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San Diego County opens official ballot drop boxes for presidential election
Starting Tuesday, October 8, registered voters in San Diego County can return their mail ballots for the November Presidential General Election to any of the 150 official ballot drop boxes available throughout the county. Mail ballots are expected to be delivered this week to the county's 1.9 million registered voters.
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Government events this week in City of San Diego: Oct. 6-12
The following events are scheduled to take place in City of San Diego this week.
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County investigates first locally acquired dengue case
San Diego County is investigating its first locally acquired dengue case. The affected resident from Escondido had not traveled to regions where the mosquito-borne illness is prevalent. No other local cases have been reported so far.
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Which former San Diego City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?
These former San Diego City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.
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San Diego County updates aging roadmap as senior population grows
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors recently reviewed an update on the Aging Roadmap, a strategic framework aimed at fostering supportive and inclusive communities for people of all ages and abilities. This initiative emphasizes providing equitable opportunities for residents to thrive.
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Ballots distributed for San Diego County's presidential general election
Over 1.9 million ballots are being sent to registered voters in San Diego County for the upcoming November Presidential General Election. Voters should expect to receive their ballots during the week starting Monday, October 7. The official ballot packet will include an "I Voted" sticker.