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VIDEO: Seniors Find Safety and Security at Santa Fe Senior Village

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A door with a lock, a bathroom, and a soft, warm bed are three simple luxuries residents here at Santa Fe Senior Village are thankful for every day. Since moving into their new permanent supportive housing in Vista, these low-income older adults have found independence and happiness again.

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VIDEO: Santee Homeless Court Pop Up Event

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Community resources pop-up events bring essential services directly to people experiencing homelessness and have become an important part of the County’s homeless outreach strategy. These events, held twice a month, are key opportunities for engagement, service delivery, and legal support in locations chosen based on community need and city requests.

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VIDEO: Vista Celebrates New Affordable Housing for Seniors

| 5:48 PM

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A new affordable housing community in North County celebrated its grand opening today. Santa Fe Senior Village is a 54-apartment building located on North Santa Fe Drive in Downtown Vista.

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VIDEO: Medical Therapy Units Have A Field Day

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Physical and occupational therapists at the County’s Medical Therapy Units (MTU) hosted a full day camp tailor-made for MTU clients with activities like basketball, volleyball, rugby, water games, and face-painting. The smiles and laughter underscored the value of their efforts.

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VIDEO: Routine Blood Donor Receives a Life Saving Transfusion

| 1:36 PM

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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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VIDEO: County Public Health Officials Report 17 Percent Rise in TB Last Year

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County Public Health officials are reporting a 17 percent increase in active tuberculosis (TB) cases in San Diego County.