Housing

VIDEO: Supporting Seniors Through the Shallow Rental Subsidy Program

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe County is committed to improving the lives of San Diegans who are struggling with housing affordability and the threat of homelessness. One in four people who are experiencing homelessness in San Diego County is over 55 years old, and this population demographic is growing.

Government
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County Offices to Close for New Year’s Holiday

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteAll public San Diego County offices, family resource centers, library branches and animal shelters will be closed Monday, Jan. 1 for the New Year’s holiday.

Government
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County of San Diego Hires Public Defender

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Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter 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. 

Public Safety
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Blue Envelopes Let Law Enforcement Know of Communication Issues

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteImagine a scenario in which your loved one is being pulled over or approached by a Sheriff’s deputy and is unable to communicate effectively with the officer. Whether your loved one has an autism spectrum disorder, dementia, becomes anxious around authority figures or is living with another condition that could impact how they react to the deputy, the deputy should be aware. 

Elections

Nonpartisan Voters – What You Need to Know to Vote for President

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Reading Time: 2 minutesCalling all registered nonpartisan voters! If you want to vote for president in the March 5, 2024 primary election, you must inform the Registrar’s office which crossover party ballot you want by Jan. 5 so it is included in the initial mailing of ballots going out the week of Feb. 4.

Housing

VIDEO: Federal Grant to Help House Families and Youth in Foster Care at Risk of Homelessness

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe County receives a $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to fund 49 new housing vouchers for families and youth in foster care and at risk of homelessness. 

Environment
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‘Tis the Season for Giving, Receiving and Recycling!

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Reading Time: 2 minutesThe holiday season often means there is plenty to recycle — from gift boxes and wrapping paper to lights and even those real Christmas trees.

Health
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County’s Free4Me Program Recognized with Award

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Reading Time: 2 minutesThe County of San Diego’s Free4Me program was awarded the 2023 California State Association of Counties Challenge Award. The program provides free menstrual products in County bathrooms.