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Supervisors Approve Plan to Address Illicit Fentanyl Crisis

| 5:06 PM

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San Diego County supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to fight the fentanyl crisis by increasing education, outreach and early intervention, working to detect “outbreaks” or clusters of overdoses, and expanding distribution of overdose medication. 

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County’s Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities Gives Board Update

| 4:39 PM

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A new County department reported Tuesday that in its first year it secured $30 million to address homelessness; provided housing options for over 4,400 people; held or took part in hundreds of community events to create equitable communities; and worked to support immigrants and refugees.