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The County’s Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) presented its annual plan strategy to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, following extensive community engagement.
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The County of San Diego Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the next phase of the Safety Net Bridge Program, a first-of-its-kind effort designed to support residents affected by federal nutrition and healthcare changes.
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Tuesday, October, 27, 2026 the Board of Supervisors will discuss the next phase of the Safety Net Bridge Program. A press conference today offered an early preview. Created in partnership with health care providers, advisory boards, and community members, the Safety Net Bridge Program provides short‑term support for individuals experiencing a loss or interruption of CalFresh or Medi‑Cal benefits.
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County health officials are working with the Sweetwater Union School District (SUHSD) to notify students and staff about a tuberculosis (TB) exposure at Southwest High School between June 23, 2025 and March 6, 2026.
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More college students across California now qualify for CalFresh after the state recently eased enrollment requirements. The change expands access to the nutrition program for students who may struggle to afford groceries while pursuing their education.
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The County is now accepting applications for the 2027-2028 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The deadline to apply is 3 p.m. on Oct. 30, 2026.
CDBG funds support a wide range of community needs, including community facilities, infrastructure improvements, affordable housing acquisition or preservation, neighborhood enhancement and a limited range of public services.
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The County is doubling its Safety Net Bridge Food Distribution sites, expanding access to essential resources for residents across the region. Six new distribution locations are launching this winter, in high-need, data-identified zip codes.
