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News from October 2024

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Registrar urges early voting ahead of November election

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 23, 2024

San Diego County voters who have not yet cast their ballots for the upcoming November Presidential General Election will soon receive a reminder from the Registrar's office. As of October 17, over 1.7 million reminder postcards were sent to registered voters in the county.

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Local Government Meetings today in City of San Diego

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 22, 2024

City of San Diego Local Government Meetings today.

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Local Government Meetings today in City of San Diego

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 21, 2024

City of San Diego Local Government Meetings today.

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Government events this week in City of San Diego: Oct. 20-26

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 21, 2024

The following events are scheduled to take place in City of San Diego this week.

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Federal agencies begin new Tijuana River Valley health survey

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 21, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) have initiated a new health survey in the Tijuana River Valley. This Assessment of Chemical Exposures (ACE) survey follows the recent Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) that concluded last Saturday.

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Which former San Diego City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21?

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 20, 2024

These former San Diego City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21.

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San Diego City Wire area weekly mass times

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 19, 2024

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

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County and CDC launch health survey in Tijuana River Valley

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 18, 2024

Months of preparation culminated on Thursday morning as volunteers commenced interviews with residents near the Tijuana River Valley, focusing on sewage pollution and its impact on health. Over 80 individuals from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), San Diego County, and local universities are participating in this effort. They will conduct interviews until Saturday, engaging with selected households living near the polluted river valley.

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Deadline nears for San Diego County voter registration

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 18, 2024

San Diego County residents have until Monday, October 21, to register for the upcoming November Presidential General Election if they wish to receive a ballot by mail. Failing to meet this deadline will require voters to visit the Registrar’s office in Kearny Mesa or go to a vote center starting Saturday, October 26, where they can conditionally register and vote provisionally through November 5.

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County partners with CDC for Tijuana River Valley health assessment

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 17, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is collaborating with San Diego County public health staff and volunteers to conduct a health assessment in the Tijuana River Valley. This initiative involves interviewing residents about their experiences with sewage pollution in the area.

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San Diego County Districts: San Diego Unified School District welcomed most students in 2022-23 school year

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 16, 2024

For the 2022-23 school year, San Diego Unified School District had the largest enrollment among among San Diego County school districts.

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Sweetwater Riverbed outreach aids homeless transition into housing

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 15, 2024

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.

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San Diego County begins construction of new animal shelter in Santee

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 15, 2024

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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J&J proposes 'trust, but verify' strategy for federal drug program in which three hospitals in Rep. Peters' district participate

By San Diego City Wire reports | Oct 14, 2024

174 California hospitals, including three hospitals in U.S. Rep. Scott Peters' (D-CA-50) district, participate in a federal drug program that enables eligible hospitals and healthcare organizations to purchase outpatient medications at significantly discounted prices.

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Which former San Diego City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 13, 2024

These former San Diego City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14.

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San Diego City Wire area weekly mass times

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 12, 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 physician settles $3.8 million false claims case

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 11, 2024

Dr. Janette J. Gray and her former medical practice, The Center for Health & Wellbeing in San Diego, have agreed to a $3.8 million settlement over allegations of submitting false claims to Medicare and TRICARE. The claims suggest that from 2012 to 2022, Dr. Gray's practice billed these programs for services not covered by misrepresenting the provider or service, "unbundling" procedures, or billing for unnecessary services.

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San Diego's riverbed encampments show progress with new housing initiatives

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 11, 2024

Some of San Diego's largest riverbed encampments are witnessing progress through a collaborative effort by the County, the City of San Diego, the City of Santee, and the California Department of Transportation. This partnership focuses on homeless outreach and providing immediate shelter for those residing in the riverbed area.

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San Diego County crop report reveals trends despite economic decline

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 11, 2024

San Diego County has released its 2023 annual Crop Report, detailing the economic contributions and trends in local agriculture. The report highlights that nursery and cut flower products account for 71% of the total agricultural value, with bedding plants, color, perennials, cacti, and succulents leading for the third consecutive year. These categories brought in $396,623,341, representing 24% of the county's agricultural production value.

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San Diego County offers free pet adoptions with costumed animal ambassadors

By San Diego City Wire | Oct 10, 2024

County shelter pets in San Diego are getting into the Halloween spirit early this year, donning costumes as they seek new homes. Costumed animals include a "harey" witch, a lettuce vampire, two jack-o-lanterns, a fairy, King Meow II, a cowboy, and a pirate.