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Photo of the Over the Rainbow Jewelry team at their table at the Santee Children's Business Fair organized by Momentum Tutoring

Young Entrepreneurs Show Off Their Skills at Children’s Business Fair

| 4:56 PM

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The future of small business is bright in Santee.  Nearly 50 youth-run businesses filled the gymnasium at West Hills High School showing off products as diverse as donut shaped soaps, campfire starters made from flowers and micro-aquariums with live fish swimming around small glass bottles. The young participants pitched their products and services to hundreds […]

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Southeastern Live Well Center Artist Focuses on Family

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When the new Southeastern Live Well Center opens this fall, it will debut not only as a centralized hub for public services, but also as a place filled with stunning art. Each of the pieces on display have been chosen by the community and are a reflection of its history, culture and diversity. One of the artists featured is famed Chicano painter and muralist, Victor Ochoa.

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Three women standing holding plaque for Child Welfare Services Director's Award.

Social Worker’s Dedication to Foster Youth Recognized with Director’s Award

| 10:42 AM

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It was something of a full circle experience when Child Welfare Services (CWS) Protective Services Supervisor Abbie Brack was recognized with the Director’s Award for her impact on a former foster youth she helped more than a decade ago. 

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One-Time $4,000 Grant Program Opens Monday For Low Income Families Hurt By COVID-19

| 12:35 PM

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A couple thousand low-income San Diego County families and seniors hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic could receive $4,000 in cash to help them recover, County and Jewish Family Service leaders announced Friday.