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County Emergency Services opened a Local Assistance Center Monday to support those affected by the Border 32 Fire. The fire burned 4,400 acres and destroyed more than a dozen homes and buildings in the area between Dulzura and Potrero.
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San Diego County’s 33 branch libraries have added something new to the books, movies, and music they lend to the public – 7,000 sets of Chromebook computers and hotspots to support people in need of digital access.
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A brand-new shelter in the Midway District will soon provide a safe place to stay for as many as 150 people experiencing homelessness.
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The new COVID-19 bivalent boosters have arrived in San Diego County and limited supplies are now available at vaccination locations across the region, including pharmacies and medical providers.
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It’s raining doggies at the San Diego County Department of Animal Services. In August, a national Clear the Shelters campaign resulted in 142 dogs, 210 cats, and 29 other animals being adopted out from the County shelters, but as those went out, more animals continued coming in. Due to the Border 32 Fire, the County’s Bonita and Carlsbad shelters took in 67 dogs and 10 cats as well as 34 other animals.
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The number of San Diego deaths by suicide continue to decline for the fourth year in a row, according to a new annual report by the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council. Suicides decreased from a high of 465 in 2018 down to 364 in 2021.
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The Registrar of Voters is seeking poll workers for the Nov. 8 Statewide General Election. Poll workers play an essential role in elections and can serve their community while earning $16 per hour.
