County Expands Tree Planting Program in Unincorporated Communities
Mar. 1, 2024 | 1:13 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
County Supervisors voted this week to expand its robust tree planting program in underserved communities in the unincorporated area.
Tag: Equitable Communities
Credit: Shutterstock County Launches Community-Driven Initiative to Address Inequity
Dec. 11, 2023 | 9:47 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice has launched a new initiative that will invest $2 million over two years into community-driven initiatives that address inequity.
County’s First Park in Alpine Takes Shape
Dec. 6, 2023 | 2:47 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County approved the environmental review documents for Alpine Community Park Wednesday, clearing the way toward hiring a contractor to begin phase one of Alpine’s first County-managed Park.
County’s Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities Gives Board Update
Aug. 30, 2022 | 4:39 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A new County department reported Tuesday that in its first year it secured $30 million to address homelessness; provided housing options for over 4,400 people; held or took part in hundreds of community events to create equitable communities; and worked to support immigrants and refugees.
County opens first Safe Parking Site for Homeless in East County
Aug. 10, 2022 | 6:08 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A new overnight option has opened for people experiencing homelessness in East County. The safe parking lot is designed to help persons experiencing homelessness who have cars but no place to safely park them at night.
VIDEO: East County Safe Parking Lot for Homeless Set to Open
Aug. 5, 2022 | 11:59 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
For years, a freeway underpass in unincorporated East County has been home to dozens of people experiencing homelessness. Now, thanks to outreach lead by the County’s Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities, and in collaboration with multiple agencies, organizations, community partners and other county departments, the former large encampment area is being transformed.