Government
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County Works to Close Digital Divide in Unincorporated Area

| 11:40 AM

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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.

Health
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County Provides Refurbished Laptops to Foster Youth

| 3:27 PM

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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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Community Gardens Grow Veggies, Fruit, Flowers and Friendships

| 5:41 PM

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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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Immigrant and Refugee Welcome Center Opens in North County

| 4:16 PM

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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.