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Pilot Program for Older Adults Offers Rental Subsidy

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The County of San Diego Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities is launching a pilot program to provide 222 seniors at risk of experiencing homelessness a rental subsidy. 

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Youth Transitioning out of Foster Care to See Increased Support

| 1:11 PM

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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to accept recommendations from Child Welfare Services (CWS) to increase funding to support foster youth for up to three years as they transition out of care. 

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Protect your EBT Cards

| 4:58 PM

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As Electronic Benefit Transfer, or EBT, thefts continue to happen both locally and throughout the state, people are encouraged to take easy steps to protect their benefits. EBT cards provide monthly funds from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service for people to buy food.

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Get Important Tools That Could Save Someone’s Life 

| 9:39 AM

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Knowing how to perform CPR and how to locate and use an AED, automated external defibrillator, can help someone when seconds are critical. 

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Flu Testing Appointments Now Available at Seven County COVID-19 Test Sites

| 4:50 PM

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San Diegans can now get tested for influenza at seven County sites that formerly only provided COVID-19 testing and certain treatment options.