Families
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Child Support Awareness Month Kicks Off with Free Backpacks, School Supplies and Community Resources

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Back to school season should feel exciting—not financially stressful. As rising school supply costs continue to strain family budgets, County Child Support Services is stepping up during Child Support Awareness Month to support local families.

Public Safety

Youth Transition Campus Helps Students Build Skills and Succeed in School

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County Probation and the San Diego County Office of Education are partnering to help justice‑involved youth build stronger futures. At the Youth Transition Campus and East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility, students earn a full high school education and can take online college courses that help them stay on track academically.

Health
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Behavioral Health Art Show Celebrates Creativity and Personal Growth

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County Behavioral Health Services brought creativity and community together on June 12 at the Southeastern Live Well Center for its annual Strengths Based Case Management Art Show. More than a showcase, the art show highlights how creativity can open doors to healing and give participants a chance to be seen for their talent, not their challenges.  

Agriculture

Mexican Fruit Fly Quarantine Expanded in San Diego County

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The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has expanded a Mexican fruit fly quarantine in San Diego County after the pest was detected during routine inspections in El Cajon and Spring Valley.

Health
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West Nile Virus Detected in Two Birds

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County workers found West Nile virus in two dead crows picked up near Rolando and Skyline. This is a good reminder that people should take steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites, because mosquitoes can spread the virus.