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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

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San Diego County releases annual report highlighting community achievements

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 10, 2024

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

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 9, 2024

City of San Diego Local Government Meetings today.

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San Diego County expands mental health services with new recuperative care beds

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 8, 2024

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

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 8, 2024

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

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 7, 2024

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

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 6, 2024

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?

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 6, 2024

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 City Wire area weekly mass times

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 5, 2024

The following parishes in the San Diego City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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San Diego County updates aging roadmap as senior population grows

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 4, 2024

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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Senator Brian Jones invites nominations for Veteran of the Year Award

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 4, 2024

Senator Brian Jones from San Diego is inviting residents of Senate District 40 to nominate veterans for the 2024 Veteran of the Year Award.

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Ballots distributed for San Diego County's presidential general election

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 4, 2024

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.

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Volunteers distribute health survey info in South County amid sewage crisis

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 4, 2024

Teams of volunteers have been distributing information in South County neighborhoods affected by sewage pollution from the Tijuana River Valley. This initiative aims to prepare residents for a community health assessment led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at the end of October.

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Mayoral candidate Turner on San Diego's homeless crisis: 'I just can't see people dying like this anymore'

By San Diego City Wire reports | Oct 3, 2024

Mayoral candidate Larry Turner isn’t being hyperbolic when he describes homelessness in San Diego as a “humanitarian crisis” spiraling under the watch of his opponent and longtime city policymaker, Mayor Todd Gloria.

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Rural health discharge program sees success; readmission rates drop significantly

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 3, 2024

A medical team in San Diego County, comprising public health nurses and paramedics, is providing in-home follow-up care to patients recently discharged from Sharp Grossmont Hospital. The initiative, which began as a pilot program in June 2023, has been extended for another year with plans for expansion. This collaboration involves the County, Grossmont Healthcare District, and Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

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County appoints new leaders to economic development and communications offices

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 3, 2024

San Diego County has announced new leadership appointments for its Economic Development and Government Affairs (EDGA) and Communications Offices. Matthew Parr will assume the role of director for EDGA, having served as interim director in recent months. Previously, Parr was the Deputy Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs, overseeing legislative programs and advocacy strategies.

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San Diego County prepares for CDC-led community health assessment

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 2, 2024

San Diego County public health staff and volunteers are set to distribute information in South County neighborhoods as part of a community health assessment led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The initiative aims to address sewage pollution issues along the Tijuana River Valley.

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How many companies in cities in San Diego County received FDA inspections in September?

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 1, 2024

There were three companies in cities associated with San Diego County that received three FDA inspections in September, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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San Diego County begins phase one of Bradley Avenue road project

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 1, 2024

County officials and community partners broke ground Tuesday to mark the start of phase one of the Bradley Avenue Road Improvements Project in El Cajon. The County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is collaborating with the City of El Cajon and the Helix Water District on this initiative.

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Community Assistance Recovery and Empowerment Act marks one-year milestone

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 1, 2024

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act program. The initiative has seen a successful first year, with 64 CARE Agreements currently in place and two graduations celebrated by the CARE Court.

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San Diego County honors deceased pets during Día de los Muertos celebrations

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 1, 2024

County Animal Services is commemorating the lives of beloved pets who have passed away as part of the Day of the Dead celebrations. This cultural tradition, which honors the memory of loved ones, including pets, invites the community to share photos of their departed pets and consider adopting a new pet from a County shelter.