Public Safety
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New Jacumba Fire Station Breaks Ground, Boosting Rural Emergency Services

| 11:54 AM

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The County has broken ground on a new fire station in Jacumba, launching construction on a modern facility that County Fire and CAL FIRE say will significantly improve emergency response for the rural community. The new Fire Station 43. is expected to open in 2027.

Animals
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Adopt a New Best Friend on June 6

| 10:50 AM

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County Animal Services is waving adoption fees this Saturday, June 6, as part of California’s Adopt-a-Pet Day—giving people across the region a chance to welcome a new cat, dog or other new best friend into their home.

Health
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CARE Act Program Reaches New Milestone

| 3:31 PM

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The County’s Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act program has surpassed its 200th CARE agreement, marking a major milestone in the County’s efforts to support residents living with untreated schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders. 

Health
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County, 211 San Diego Launch New WorkReady Hub to Support CalFresh Work Requirements

| 4:58 PM

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The County and 211 San Diego launched a new virtual one‑stop shop, called the WorkReady Hub, designed to connect people to resources to meet newly reinstated federal work requirements to get or maintain CalFresh food assistance.