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Public Safety
Sheriff's staff preparing meals for unsheltered. Credit: San Diego County Sheriff's Department

More Meals to be Served to Unsheltered through Sheriff, Nonprofit Partnership

Mar. 23, 2021 | 4:13 PM

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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously March 16 to execute a new three-year agreement between the County, San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, and the local nonprofit Lucky Duck Foundation to help prepare and distribute 1,000 daily meals to unsheltered residents seven days a week.

Elections

March 22 Deadline to Register to Vote in 79th Assembly District Election

Mar. 19, 2021 | 8:02 AM

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If you live in the 79th Assembly District and want to vote in the April 6 Special Primary Election, you must register by Monday, March 22 to receive a mail ballot. Otherwise, you will need to make a trip in person to the Registrar’s office in Kearny Mesa or your polling place to register conditionally and vote provisionally.

Health

State Allows San Diego County to Move Into Red Tier

Mar. 16, 2021 | 6:20 PM

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The state notified the County today that it will be allowed to lift some COVID-19 restrictions starting Wednesday and move from the most restrictive Purple Tier into the less restrictive Red Tier.

Families
a hand opening a door to an apartment Credit: PhotoSpin

County Extends Rent and Utility Assistance Application Period

Mar. 16, 2021 | 11:06 AM

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The County of San Diego’s Emergency Rent and Utilities Assistance Program (ERAP) application period has been extended through March 31, 2021.