Health
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Monitoring and responding to potential public health threats is a priority for San Diego County Public Health Services. Recently, County Public Health workers and Father Joe’s Villages teamed up to test people experiencing homelessness for possible exposure to tuberculosis.
Government
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Various departments will give budget presentations before the Board of Supervisors during a special meeting on Thursday, May 11.
Public Safety
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The San Diego Sheriff’s Department rolled out its new siren system built into patrol vehicles that will emit a high, then low repeating siren tone which warns communities that they need to evacuate due to immediate danger.
Families
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A couple thousand low-income San Diego County families and seniors hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic could receive $4,000 in cash to help them recover, County and Jewish Family Service leaders announced Friday.
Health
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San Diego County’s Aging & Independence Services (AIS) is offering free in-person classes focused on helping San Diegans cope with chronic disease. The classes were virtual during the pandemic but are officially back in public gathering places with a new series serving the community. Virtual classes will also continue.
Government
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The 37th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 3, at the Regional Law Enforcement Memorial in the Waterfront Park.
Government
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San Diego County released an $8.11 billion recommended budget today that continues increased spending to fight homelessness; take on mental health and substance use disorder challenges; improve the justice system; help working families and invest in core services like roads, fire protection and parks.