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Next Phase of Safety Net Bridge Program Heard by Board of Supervisors

| 5:07 PM

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Tuesday, October, 27, 2026 the Board of Supervisors will discuss the next phase of the Safety Net Bridge Program.  A press conference today offered an early preview. Created in partnership with health care providers, advisory boards, and community members, the Safety Net Bridge Program provides short‑term support for individuals experiencing a loss or interruption of CalFresh or Medi‑Cal benefits.

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County Opens Applications for 2027-2028 Community Development Block Grants

| 8:59 AM

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The County is now accepting applications for the 2027-2028 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The deadline to apply is 3 p.m. on Oct. 30, 2026. 
CDBG funds support a wide range of community needs, including community facilities, infrastructure improvements, affordable housing acquisition or preservation, neighborhood enhancement and a limited range of public services.

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County, CDC Launch Follow Up CASPER Survey on Tijuana River Valley Health Impacts

| 12:21 PM

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The County and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will launch a second Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) to evaluate community health impacts related to the ongoing Tijuana River sewage and pollution crisis.

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Live Well on Wheels Helps San Diegans Navigate HR 1 CalFresh Changes

| 9:25 AM

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The County is stepping up in-person outreach to help residents understand major federal changes to CalFresh food benefits that took effect April 1, 2026.