Elections
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Register to Vote by Oct. 23 to Receive Ballot in Mail for Nov. 7 Special Election

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Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you live in the Fourth Supervisorial District, City of Chula Vista, Fallbrook Public Utility District or Rainbow Municipal Water District, and want to vote in the Nov. 7 special election, you must register by Monday, Oct. 23 to receive a ballot in the mail.

Health
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Health Officials Investigating Outbreak Linked to Raw Milk

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Reading Time: 2 minutesCounty of San Diego health officials have linked nine cases of Salmonella illness to unpasteurized or “raw” milk or milk products from a producer in Fresno, CA. The cases began in late September and the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) urges anyone who may have recently purchased Raw Farm LLC raw milk or milk products to not consume it and discard the product.

Public Safety

Community to be Served by New East Otay Mesa Fire Station

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Reading Time: 2 minutesChairwoman Nora Vargas cut the ribbon to open a new fire station in East Otay Mesa. This new, state-of-the-art fire station will reduce response times in East Otay Mesa, which includes medical calls to construction workers, traffic accidents, warehouse workers, incarcerated persons, and any calls related to the border crossing. The community surrounding the new fire station includes industrial and commercial businesses, several correctional facilities, and the Otay Mountain open space to the east.

Health
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You Should be Flu Free

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe influenza virus, or the flu, is a contagious respiratory disease that can lead to serious illness, hospitalization and in extreme cases, death. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against the flu is to get a flu vaccine every year.

Housing

Pop-up Resource Fair For Unsheltered Harbor Area Neighbors

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThursday morning the County of San Diego and partners set up a pop-up fair for unsheltered neighbors in downtown’s Harbor View neighborhood. Services available included providing EBT cards to qualified people so they can buy food and necessities. People also could see if they were eligible for CalWorks or Medi-Cal, and check in for case management.