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Emergency Temporary Lodging Application Process Update

| 5:38 PM

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The new County program to provide lodging to families who had their homes damaged in the Jan. 22 flood is now providing safe and secure lodging for more than 400 families from across the County.

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Governor Newsom Lists San Diego in New State of Emergency Proclamation

| 4:09 PM

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Today, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for eight counties in Southern California including San Diego.  The move comes as a series of winter storms begins impacting much of the state with high winds, damaging rain, and heavy snowfall. The emergency proclamation includes provisions authorizing a California National Guard response, if necessary, facilitation […]

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County Issues Emergency Proclamation After Storm Causes Flooding Damage

| 10:57 PM

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The County of San Diego is proclaiming a local emergency on behalf of the Board of Supervisors in anticipation that resources and assistance from the state and federal government may be needed because of damage caused by flooding from the storm January 22, 2024. A local proclamation communicates to the state that the County is anticipating significant impacts to both public and private property.

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County of San Diego Hires Public Defender

| 4:06 PM

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After an extensive recruitment with input from internal and external stakeholders, and community engagement at its center, the County of San Diego has appointed Paul A. Rodriguez as the new Public Defender. Rodriguez will be dedicated to ensuring that people charged with a crime in state court who are financially unable to retain private counsel receive a rigorous defense. His focus will extend to providing comprehensive support to staff and pursuing innovative and effective programs to each client from arrest to post-sentencing. 

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Probation Department Empowers Student to Pursue Musical Dreams at Prestigious School

| 2:43 PM

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A young student at the Probation Department’s Youth Development Academy is getting a unique opportunity to follow his academic and musical pursuits at a prestigious music college during his journey to restore his life. It’s a joint effort between the County Probation Department and the Berklee College of Music.