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The federal government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, 2025, will now delay CalFresh benefits being issued regardless of whether a budget deal is reached this week.
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Following guidance received late Monday from the California Department of Social Services, the County will begin today notifying CalFresh recipients that November benefit payments may not be made locally and throughout the nation due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
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Fall and flu go hand-in-hand, and that means soon the coughing, sniffling and sneezing will begin. The first cost-free flu vaccination event was Tuesday afternoon at the Spring Valley Casa de Oro Library, where a steady stream of clients showed up ready to roll up their sleeves.
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County Probation and HHSA held a Community Resource Fair at the Chula Vista Public Library Sept. 24 to deliver critical programs and services directly to the people who need them most. More than 50 local agencies and community organizations also participated.
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Everyone knows libraries offer books. But 16 County Library branches are meeting a different kind of community need this time of year – summer meals and food pantries.
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Community resources pop-up events bring essential services directly to people experiencing homelessness and have become an important part of the County’s homeless outreach strategy. These events, held twice a month, are key opportunities for engagement, service delivery, and legal support in locations chosen based on community need and city requests.
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Justice-involved youth and law enforcement came together recently for a day of mentorship and teamwork during a special game of flag football at the Youth Transition Campus.
