Government
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San Diego County Chief Administrative Officer Ebony Shelton announced today that the County is formally reviewing its internal contracting processes to improve oversight, following the recent allegations involving a County contractor, the Harm Reduction Coalition of San Diego. The Coalition was responsible for distributing naloxone, an anti-overdose medication, and its former Chief Operating Officer has been accused by the District Attorney of embezzling funds from the Coalition.
Public Safety
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Hundreds of children chosen from all around the County got their holidays started early as part of this year’s Shop with a Cop event. Local, state and federal law enforcement take part in the joyful event including San Diego County’s Probation, Sheriff and District Attorney agencies.
Public Safety
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San Diego County Probation hosted this year’s Shop with a Cop Dec. 7 as a way to spread holiday magic to more than 300 children selected by area schools to participate in the festive annual event.
Families
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A new Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside food truck, primarily funded through the County’s K-12 Community Grant Program, is complete and will soon be used in the community.
Public Safety
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Regional law enforcement, including San Diego County Probation, Sheriff’s and District Attorney officers, accompanied 300 specially selected local third graders for a fun day that ended with a $200 holiday shopping spree at Target.
Animals
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The Recess with Rover program is a partnership with Cajon Park School and Momentum Tutoring. The program is designed to bring joy to the school while providing opportunities for students to learn from experts about interacting with dogs, keeping dogs healthy, and learning about service dog college.
Government
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Six County officials took their oaths of office during a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony at the County Administration Center on Monday. Four were incumbents and two are new to their offices.
