Government
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The first of two virtual public hearings on the County’s budget took place at the Board of Supervisors meeting Monday.
The County transformed its new budget to meet rising demands amidst COVID-19, the economic crisis and worldwide calls for social justice and racial equality.
Government
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The $6.4 billion recommended budget for fiscal year 2020-21 will go before the Board of Supervisors starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 10.
Elections
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The Registrar of Voters is sending postcards to over 1.8 million registered voters in San Diego County this week telling them to expect a mail ballot for the November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election.
Health
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Community health workers known as promotoras started working in local Latino communities earlier this week to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Promotoras are long-time and trusted residents of the communities they serve.
Health
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The County Board of Supervisors today received an update on the County’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and took a number of actions that will facilitate enforcement against businesses and individuals violating the local public health order.
Health
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Since early July, the County has been on the state’s Monitoring List because of a case rate above 100 cases per 100,000 population, causing additional restrictions on some local businesses. A second County trigger resulted in the hiring of more case investigators and a third, related to outbreaks, continues to be elevated.
Health
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Six out of every 10 adult San Diegans are at extra risk for severe illness should they contract the novel coronavirus.