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County Opens New Online Public Records Request Center

| 11:09 AM

Reading Time: 3 minutes The County has unveiled a new, easy, do-it-yourself website to help people submit public record requests, track their progress and even see if those records are already available because somebody else asked for them.

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Blood Donations Help Save Local Skydiver

| 10:44 AM

Reading Time: < 1 minute The County is launching its 40th annual blood drive and by taking just few minutes out of your day, you can help save a life. County employee Cecilia Trinidad never anticipated needing a blood transfusion herself… until disaster struck during a national skydiving competition.

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VIDEO: Routine Blood Donor Receives a Life Saving Transfusion

| 1:36 PM

Reading Time: < 1 minute Over the past 40 years, the County’s annual blood drive has collected thousands of units of blood from employees hoping to help someone in need. For County employee Mary-Huyen Gonzalez, being on the receiving end of this life-saving gift was unexpected and priceless.  

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Disaster CalFresh Application Deadline Extended

| 3:47 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutes The deadline to apply for Disaster CalFresh has been extended for one more week for people affected by the Jan. 22 storm flooding.

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Edgemoor Hits a High Note

| 1:21 PM

Reading Time: < 1 minute The power of music can cross cultural boundaries, connect people from all socio-economic backgrounds and bridge generations. When singer Andy Nahas offered to visit Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility in Santee to perform for clients, administrators jumped at the opportunity.

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County Supervisors Advance Alternative to Incarceration Hub

| 5:46 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutes The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved two actions Wednesday to help people move forward after arrest and incarceration.

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Due to January Flood, All CalFresh Recipients Can Purchase Hot, Prepared Food For Limited Time

| 2:34 PM

Reading Time: < 1 minute All CalFresh recipients and new Disaster CalFresh recipients can use their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card to purchase hot and prepared food for a limited time due to the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the Jan. 22 storms and flooding.