Public Safety
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The County Board of Supervisors voted to waive certain fees for people who lost their homes in the September 8 Coches Fire, including those associated with debris removal, burned vehicle disposal, rebuilding and document replacement.
Housing
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Four affordable housing developments with $16 million in County funding have secured an additional $59.4 million from the state’s new finance program.
Public Safety
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Potrero community members are invited to register for an emergency preparedness-themed neighborhood block party to build a more resilient community in the event of a disaster.
Health
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People experiencing homelessness, those with mental health conditions or substance use disorders, and former foster youth, among others, may be eligible for new services through Medi-Cal.
Public Safety
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Residents in Lakeside directly impacted by the Coches Fire attended a recovery resource event at the San Diego County Library, Lakeside Branch Saturday afternoon. Government agencies, community groups and leaders from the Lakeside Fire Protection District were able to offer support and services needed to start the recovery process.
Public Safety
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An online guide is available to help people who lost their home or sustained damages in the Coches Fire. Resources include information for homeowners seeking property tax relief, permits for repairs or rebuilding, along with self-sufficiency resources.
Agriculture
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture has declared a new citrus quarantine in northern San Diego County and part of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, after finding a citrus tree in the San Clemente area with Huanglongbing, a disease fatal to citrus.