Health
01:51

VIDEO: Mobile Homeless Resource Fair

| 8:47 AM

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Mobile Homeless Resource Fairs are breaking down barriers for people experiencing homelessness. Representatives from the County, the District Attorney and Public Defender’s Office, Interfaith, and a dozen other service providers have teamed up on four separate days to provide same-day support in one location for people experiencing homelessness.

Health
01:06

County opens first Safe Parking Site for Homeless in East County

| 6:08 PM

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A new overnight option has opened for people experiencing homelessness in East County. The safe parking lot is designed to help persons experiencing homelessness who have cars but no place to safely park them at night.

Housing
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VIDEO: East County Safe Parking Lot for Homeless Set to Open

| 11:59 AM

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For years, a freeway underpass in unincorporated East County has been home to dozens of people experiencing homelessness. Now, thanks to outreach lead by the County’s Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities, and in collaboration with multiple agencies, organizations, community partners and other county departments, the former large encampment area is being transformed.

Government
County Administration Center

County Adopts $7.36 Billion Budget

| 3:21 PM

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The San Diego County’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $7.36 billion 2022-23 budget Tuesday that builds on commitments to address mental health, homelessness, equity, racial justice and climate change, while upholding essential public safety, land use and social services.

Housing
01:27

VIDEO: Construction Milestone For New Midway District Shelter

| 12:27 PM

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The County and its partners took an important step in providing housing for those experiencing homelessness. The primary support arch for the new Midway District Bridge Shelter was ceremonially raised and fixed in place this morning. Set to serve up to 150 San Diegans experiencing homelessness when it opens, the shelter will offer on-site behavioral health services 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

Government
County Administration Center

County Budget Builds on Commitments Across Key Areas

| 8:24 AM

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The County of San Diego released a $7.15 billion recommended budget today that builds on its commitments to address mental health, homelessness, equity, racial justice, and climate change.