Government

New County Report to Address Inequity in the Region

| 11:16 AM

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Jobs and finances, food systems, health, and housing – data shows these areas have some of the largest equity gaps in the San Diego region. The Office of Equity and Racial Justice (OERJ) released the County’s first Equity Indicators Report on Wednesday.

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County’s Mini Home-Kitchen Program Reaches One-Year Anniversary Without a Hitch

| 12:22 PM

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It’s been one year and counting since hopeful chefs looking for a way to start a business in their homes found one through the County’s Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations program.

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More Meals to be Served to Unsheltered through Sheriff, Nonprofit Partnership

| 4:13 PM

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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously March 16 to execute a new three-year agreement between the County, San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, and the local nonprofit Lucky Duck Foundation to help prepare and distribute 1,000 daily meals to unsheltered residents seven days a week.

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Vaccinations To Open to Teachers, Law Enforcement, Food Workers on Saturday

| 6:26 PM

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The County of San Diego announced Wednesday that COVID-19 vaccinations will open Saturday, Feb. 27, to people who work in emergency services, child care and education, and food and agriculture (including grocery stores).  

Health
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“Great Plates Delivered” to Send Free Meals to Seniors

| 2:39 PM

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Qualified older adults in the region can now sign up to get three free and healthy meals a day delivered to their home for a limited time through the “Great Plates Delivered” program, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.

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Fourth of July Means Lots of Cooking, So Cook Safely

| 9:35 AM

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The Fourth of July is upon us, and as they say, now we’re cooking! Whether it’s dogs and burgers or something more ambitious, here are some tips to keep bacteria like listeria, E. coli and salmonella from ruining your Fourth of July feast!