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News from January 2021

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San Diego Zoo announces two gorillas test positive for SARS-CoV-2

By Carrie Bradon | Jan 31, 2021

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

By Carrie Bradon | Jan 31, 2021

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

By Carrie Bradon | Jan 31, 2021

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

By Christopher Mobley | Jan 31, 2021

On Monday, January 4, The U.S.

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United Way of San Diego stays busy during pandemic

By Savannah Howe | Jan 31, 2021

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

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Jan 31, 2021

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

By Abigael Litao | Jan 31, 2021

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

By Carrie Bradon | Jan 31, 2021

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

By Carrie Bradon | Jan 31, 2021

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

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 31, 2021

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

By Abigael Litao | Jan 31, 2021

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

By Abigael Litao | Jan 31, 2021

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

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 31, 2021

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

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 31, 2021

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

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Jan 31, 2021

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

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Jan 31, 2021

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

By Carrie Bradon | Jan 31, 2021

The City of Carlsbad in California has reported that they are bolstering their support of businesses in complying with COVID-19 restrictions.

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Stay home order for San Diego County lifted, revised orders in effect

By William Gibb | Jan 31, 2021

After more than seven weeks of closures, businesses throughout San Diego County are allowed to resume outdoor services, following revised state guidance for COVID-19.

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How small business owners feel about the lifting of restrictions

By Bree Gonzales | Jan 31, 2021

Different industries, different products but all are businesses that would need to adjust to ever-changing restrictions.

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Census Bureau: 77.9 percent of people in Desert View Highlands Cdp were old enough to vote in 2020

By San Diego City Wire | Jan 31, 2021

Of the 3,259 citizens living in Desert View Highlands Cdp in 2020, 2,540 were old enough to vote as of March 24, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.