Housing
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County Ordinance Update Aids Housing Production, Affordability

| 5:14 PM

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The County Board of Supervisors has approved a 2023 Housing Zoning Ordinance Update that incorporates 21 state laws to help make housing more affordable and accessible for people experiencing homelessness.

Parks and Rec
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County Kicks Off Experience the Outdoors Program

| 8:38 AM

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A new initiative to spread the word about County parks, teach people about the outdoors, share fun, and promote equity, inclusion, accessibility and opportunity, kicks off Friday night with a Summer Movie at the Park at the Waterfront Park.

Government
County Administration Center

County Adopts $7.36 Billion Budget

| 3:21 PM

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The San Diego County’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $7.36 billion 2022-23 budget Tuesday that builds on commitments to address mental health, homelessness, equity, racial justice and climate change, while upholding essential public safety, land use and social services.

Government
County Administration Center

County Budget Builds on Commitments Across Key Areas

| 8:24 AM

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The County of San Diego released a $7.15 billion recommended budget today that builds on its commitments to address mental health, homelessness, equity, racial justice, and climate change.

Health
Woman being given a COVID-19 vaccine by a nurse.

Distributing COVID-19 Vaccines Equitably 

| 12:18 PM

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The County is continuing to expand its efforts to equitably distribute COVID-19 vaccines to populations who have suffered the worst outcomes from the pandemic. In February, the County began piloting multiple health-equity focused methods to ensure that eligible County residents who live in the hardest-hit communities can get vaccinated outside of the traditional online appointment system. 

Health
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New State Metric Focuses on Health Equity

| 5:33 PM

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The state yesterday introduced a new set of guidelines intended to measure the impact the novel coronavirus is having on the county’s most disadvantaged communities.