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County Receives Grant to Run a Program for High-Risk DUI Offenders

| 2:48 PM

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County Probation  received a $642,600 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for an intensive probation supervision program for high-risk individuals with serious felony and/or multiple driving under the influence (DUI) convictions. The grant program runs through September 2025.

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Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas speaking with a gathering of people from a podium about the Fuel Camp

County Probation Launches Fire Service Training Program for Youth

| 1:23 PM

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County Probation and County Fire have introduced a comprehensive education and training program to help justice-involved young people at Probation. The Fuel Crew training program provides hands-on experience in vegetation and fuel management, preparing participants for careers in the fire service.

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Probation Department Empowers Student to Pursue Musical Dreams at Prestigious School

| 2:43 PM

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A young student at the Probation Department’s Youth Development Academy is getting a unique opportunity to follow his academic and musical pursuits at a prestigious music college during his journey to restore his life. It’s a joint effort between the County Probation Department and the Berklee College of Music.