Health
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Local Senior Thrives in Her Own Home

| 1:29 PM

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFor many older adults, being independent and aging in their own home for as long as possible is a priority. The County’s Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) can help. MSSP is a care management service for older adults, age 60 and older, who are eligible for Medi-Cal and at risk of being placed in a nursing facility.

Animals
Small brown Chihuahua held in the arms of an Animal Services employee

Spring Valley Woman Faces Animal Cruelty Charges

| 4:05 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutesCounty Animal Services has taken custody of a small Chihuahua and is pursuing animal cruelty charges against a Spring Valley woman after a disturbing video surfaced which appeared to show a dog being struck with a wooden plank, then covered with a container and kicked.

Health
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County Departments Serve Local Heroes at Veterans Village Stand Down 2025

| 5:14 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 37th annual Veterans Village Stand Down Resource Event wrapped up a successful first day today, Aug. 8, in Liberty Station’s Central Promenade. This two-day event is a one-stop opportunity for veterans to connect with critical services, resources and support in a welcoming and safe environment.

Public Safety
LouGilleran and Michael Kelley

Probation’s New Healthcare Unit Will Enhance Medical Services for Youth

| 4:20 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutesCounty Probation has created a new integrated Healthcare Services unit with the goal of enhancing the care and support given to youth in detention facilities and both youth and adult clients under Probation supervision. To that end, a new medical director and a healthcare operations manager have joined the Probation team.

Families
Stuffing backpacks with school supplies

Join Super Saturday: Free Backpacks and Resources  

| 5:03 PM

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBack to school season should feel exciting—not stressful. But for many families, the rising cost of school supplies can make this time of year challenging. That’s why the County Child Support Services is stepping up once again to support local families during Child Support Awareness Month.