Housing
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A County-led partnership has been awarded nearly $17 million in State funds to help people experiencing homelessness along the San Diego riverbed into more permanent housing and connect them with much-needed services.
Government
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In observance of Juneteenth, all public San Diego County offices, libraries, family resource centers and animal shelters will be closed Monday, June 19.
Parks and Rec
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The County took steps Wednesday to buy more land within the Pala-Pauma and Rainbow community areas for open space and species protection. The Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of 425 acres of land adjacent to Mount Olympus County Preserve.
Health
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A second homeless person has died this year in San Diego County from hepatitis A. The 30 cases reported so far in 2023 are unchanged from last week, with 19 of them among people experiencing homelessness (PEH).
Health
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Hoping to find new ways to keep young people from attempting suicide, the County is poised to take part in a $4.1 million state youth suicide-focused pilot program.
Health
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County supervisors approved a new three-year, $848 million Mental Health Services Act plan Tuesday that will increase spending for programs to help children, youth, families, adults and older adults who suffer serious mental illness or crises.
Families
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County of San Diego Child Welfare Services is transforming into the Child and Family Well-Being Department, expanding its focus to keeping families intact and thriving.