Government
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In San Diego County’s unincorporated areas, there are pockets where high-speed internet is unavailable, unreliable or unaffordable. The County is working to reduce the digital gap and has made available $9 million in funding through the American Rescue Plan Act for broadband infrastructure.
Families
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The holiday season is prime time for scammers, with thousands of older adults scammed each year in San Diego County.
Consumer
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Are you interested in becoming a home kitchen operator? The County’s Department of Environmental Health and Quality received a grant from the state to waive permit fees for those who want to operate a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation.
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.
Health
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Christmas arrived a little early today for some of the region’s foster youth and foster families. An annual pre-holiday laptop giveaway was held this morning by the County of San Diego and the Futures Foundation.
Environment
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What was once a vacant lot in Linda Vista now blossoms with fresh produce, flowers and budding friendships. The site boasts a new community garden – just one of seven that County Aging & Independence Services (AIS) helped bring to life.
Health
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The Inland Immigrant and Refugee Welcome Center opened in Escondido Thursday, making it the second location in the region where people can go, regardless of immigration status, and receive help accessing services they are eligible to receive.