Government
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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.

Public Safety

Community to be Served by New East Otay Mesa Fire Station

| 3:23 PM

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Chairwoman 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.

Families
group stands outside facility

VIDEO: Building Career Success for Foster Youth

| 4:49 PM

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The County of San Diego and partners have launched a new program to guide foster youth through higher education opportunities and career development. The $5 million program is called Career Pathways for Foster Youth.