Health
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New Year Will Bring Expanded Medi-Cal Coverage to People Ages 26-49

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Starting Jan. 1, more San Diegans will be eligible for full Medi-Cal coverage. A new state law gives full Medi-Cal coverage to adults ages 26-49, regardless of immigration status. 

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County of San Diego​ Awarded Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for Child Safety Seat Education Program

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The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency,​ received a ​$250,000​ grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).

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County Moves Ahead on Turning Excess Land into Affordable Housing

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The County of San Diego is working to address the region’s housing crisis in a variety of ways including by designating unused properties as excess land. 

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Valley Senior Village Celebrates Grand Opening

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Valley Senior Village celebrated its grand opening Thursday in Escondido, becoming a haven for seniors in need of an affordable place to live. The apartment community features 50 homes for those at least 62 years old and serves low-income and formerly unsheltered seniors. Construction on the community began in January of 2022 and finished in […]

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County Updates Raw Milk Salmonella Case Count and Product Recall

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County of San Diego health officials are reporting three additional cases of Salmonella illness linked to unpasteurized or “raw” milk from a producer in Fresno, CA.