Health

New Air Purifier Applications Address Tijuana River Valley Pollution

| 2:37 PM

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More air purifiers are now being made available to help South Bay residents cope with hydrogen sulfide emissions from polluted water in the Tijuana River Valley, thanks to a $4 million investment approved by the County Board of Supervisors. 

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County Moves Forward on Funding for Supportive Housing in Chula Vista 

| 2:40 PM

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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has voted to pursue $20 million in state funding to help build new permanent supportive housing in Chula Vista. The proposed homes would serve veterans and people experiencing mental health or substance use challenges. 

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New Steps toward Reducing Tijuana River Valley Pollution  

| 4:07 PM

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San Diego County received two major boosts this week in its efforts to reduce pollution in the Tijuana River Valley:  a new $46 million state grant program and a California Coastal Commission-approved project that will help cut harmful gases near the Saturn Boulevard crossing. 

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The County Helps Older Adults Plan for Emergencies

| 2:23 PM

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Older adults and people with disabilities are among those most vulnerable during disasters, whether it’s an earthquake, fire, flooding or periods of extreme heat. To help residents prepare, the County partnered with the City of Chula Vista and several community organizations to host an Emergency Preparedness Resource Fair.