Families
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The Greatest Gift is a Safe Gift

| 7:52 AM

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The holiday season is here and kids across the county are excited for their presents. With that it’s important to make sure the toys they receive are age appropriate and safe. 

Government
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Evaluation, Performance, Analytics Office Releases New Strategic Plan

| 12:29 PM

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The County’s Office of Evaluation, Performance and Analytics has released a new plan listing 18 questions that will guide the County’s evaluation of important programs and services, ranging from homelessness to climate, public safety, and physical and mental health.

Health
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TB Exposure Reported at Palomar High School

| 9:46 AM

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The County’s Tuberculosis Control Program is working in close collaboration with the Sweetwater Union High School District to notify students, employees, and contractors potentially exposed to tuberculosis (TB) at Palomar High School during the 2023-2024 school year. 

Health
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Protect Yourself, Family and Friends from the Flu this Holiday Season

| 12:58 PM

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As flu cases continue to increase, County public health doctors are reminding San Diegans to take care of themselves and loved ones this holiday season. 

Health

County Receives $125,000 Office of Traffic Safety Grant for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program

| 5:00 PM

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County Health and Human Services Agency has received a $125,000 grant from  the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program. The program will promote safe practices for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers’ on how to responsibly share roads and paths. The grant program runs through September 2025.