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Annual San Diego Business Summit to meet on Jan. 28
The 2nd Annual San Diego Business Summit will convene virtually on Jan. 28 from 8 am – 4 pm.
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The Port of San Diego welcomes new Port Commissioner
The Port of San Diego recently announced that it has welcomed Sandy Naranjo as the new Port Commissioner.
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USD Students invited to fight hunger by exercising
The University of San Diego Campus Recreation recently announced that it has partnered with Vizer to support the fight against hunger in San Diego and the rest of America.
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San Diego Zoo announces two gorillas test positive for SARS-CoV-2
San Diego Zoo announced on Jan. 11 that two of their gorillas tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the precursor to COVID-19.
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Escondido tackles graffiti problem with help of citizens' reporting
The City of Escondido announced that they have developed a new way to remove unsightly graffiti from the city’s walls and buildings.
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San Diego Foundation invests heavily in aging population's initiatives
The San Diego Foundation reported that they are donating over $229,000 to local municipalities to implement “age-friendly” programs and policies for aging residents.
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Department of Labor announces relief grant for those affected by 2020 Wildfires
On Monday, January 4, The U.S.
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United Way of San Diego stays busy during pandemic
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, area organizations are still hard at work to make sure that community service doesn't cease.
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San Diego County Fire Authority renamed Fire Protection District
The San Diego County Fire Authority has changed its name to San Diego County Fire Protection District.“The San Diego County Fire Protection District has been a long time coming,” District Director Herman Reddick said in a post on the San Diego County News Center website.
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San Diego COVID-19 vaccination to prioritize 65 years and older
The County of San Diego is planning to vaccinate its senior residents for COVID-19 -- provided there are enough doses.
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San Diego low-income earners suffer disproportionately from COVID-19 economy
San Diego Business reported that the city’s economy has been especially hard hit by the pandemic, with lower-income individuals suffering more acutely.
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San Diego Foundation offers $300,000 in grants to minority groups
The San Diego Foundation reported that the COVID-19 Community Response Fund is being augmented with $300,000 for Black, Latinx and Asian businesses that are struggling due to lockdown orders.
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UC San Diego installs COVID-19 test kit vending machines across campus
UC San Diego recently announced that self-administered COVID-19 testing kits are now available at vending machines across campus.
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Board votes for additional funding for NPLH
San Diego is seeking additional funding for its affordable housing program.
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San Diego completes the list of its 2021 port commissioners
The City Council has selected new officials for the Port of San Diego.
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CJAC releases scorecards ranking California legislators support for fair laws
The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) recently announced that it has developed a legislative scorecard system to rank California legislators efforts in supporting a fair and balanced civil justice system.
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Chula Vista Fire Department appoints new Fire Chief
The Chula Vista Fire Department (CVFD)has appointed Harry Muns as its new Fire Chief, according to a City news release.Muns will be replacing Chief Jim Geering, who is leaving his position to retire.
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San Diego County, CAL FIRE offering free sandbags to prevent flooding
The County of San Diego and CAL FIRE are providing free sand and bags to help unincorporated residents mitigate the impact of flooding from future storms.“Rain can cause flooding and erosion, particularly in areas that aren’t covered by plants, landscaping, grass and trees,” states a post on the County of San Diego News Center website.
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Wu appointed assistant chief administrative officer for San Diego County
Registrar of Voters Michael Vu is now serving as the County of San Diego’s assistant chief administrative officer.“I am eager to contribute in any way to the goals of the County and to work with the Chief Administrative Officer and the Board of Supervisors on the most pressing issues that the County faces,” Vu said in a post on the County News Center website.
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City of Carlsbad implements new approach to COVID-19
The City of Carlsbad in California has reported that they are bolstering their support of businesses in complying with COVID-19 restrictions.