Public Safety
Two teen boys and Rising Scholars moderators

Probation Youth Share Their Stories at Statewide Rising Scholars Conference

| 11:09 AM

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County Probation’s partnership with Southwestern College (SWC) is opening new doors for young people at the East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility (EMJDF). Through the Rising Scholars Program, youth are gaining access to college courses, support services and opportunities to connect with peers and professionals across the state.

Health
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County, SDSU Partner to Inspire Future Health Professionals

| 9:44 AM

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The second annual Health Careers Week at SDSU connected students and alumni with leaders from the County’s Health and Human Services Agency, SDSU faculty and staff, to inspire the region’s next generation of health professionals.

Government
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County Wins State Award for Community Shaped Contracting Reforms

| 9:25 AM

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The County of San Diego earned the Award of Excellence-Grand Prize from the California Association for Local Economic Development for its Economic Prosperity through Innovative Contracting initiative, a community‑driven effort to make government contracting more accessible and equitable for local small businesses.