Consumer
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Weather forecasters say a hurricane off the coast of Mexico could indirectly bring high winds with potentially heavy rain to the county this weekend. The County of San Diego and CAL FIRE are offering free sandbags to residents who live in the unincorporated areas.
Health
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A new County department reported Tuesday that in its first year it secured $30 million to address homelessness; provided housing options for over 4,400 people; held or took part in hundreds of community events to create equitable communities; and worked to support immigrants and refugees.
Health
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The County’s new Love Your Heart report shows the February blood-pressure screening campaign alerted 473 people they were in imminent medical danger and warned nearly 22,000 others they could be vulnerable to serious illness and death from heart disease, stroke and COVID-19.
Parks and Rec
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A new initiative to spread the word about County parks, teach people about the outdoors, share fun, and promote equity, inclusion, accessibility and opportunity, kicks off Friday night with a Summer Movie at the Park at the Waterfront Park.
Government
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The San Diego County’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $7.36 billion 2022-23 budget Tuesday that builds on commitments to address mental health, homelessness, equity, racial justice and climate change, while upholding essential public safety, land use and social services.
Government
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The smallest of San Diego County’s small businesses ― from dog walkers to tutors, sidewalk vendors and everything in between ― now have more time to apply for a $2,500 County grant.
Environment
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Birds do it, bees do it, and without them and all the other pollinators in our world, life as we know it wouldn’t exist ― no flowers, no food, no terrestrial ecosystems. That’s why the County of San Diego’s Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures (AWM) wants to help people celebrate National Pollinator Week!