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The County is partnering with the University of California San Diego to better understand how pollution from the Tijuana River Valley is affecting people living and working in nearby communities.
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San Diego County residents can share their input on the County’s new $9.15 billion recommended budget during a public hearing at 5 p.m., Monday, June 1 at the County Administration Center at 1600 Pacific Highway in San Diego.
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People who work, live, visit, own businesses or are part of community organizations near the Tijuana River Valley are invited to take a survey measuring the economic impacts of the ongoing sewage pollution. The findings will help guide future funding and long-term solutions.
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San Diego County’s wildfire response just got a major boost. A new CAL FIRE Firehawk helicopter is now permanently based at the Ramona Air Base and officially went into service on Monday.
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In San Diego County, 1,074 children are currently in out-of-home care, and nearly half—531—are living with relatives. Placing children with family members is the County’s preferred option. Research shows foster youth who live with family experience greater stability, less trauma, have stronger long-term behavioral and mental health outcomes, and higher academic achievements. Valerie is a beautiful example of kinship care success.
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County health officials are reminding people not to eat sport-harvested mussels, clams, scallops or oysters unless they were purchased from a state-certified commercial shellfish harvester or dealer.
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County public health officials have confirmed two unrelated cases of measles.
