Health
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Senior Volunteers Harvest Goodness and Turn Surplus into Service

| 3:13 PM

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The County is dedicated to helping older adults stay independent, safe, healthy and engaged. For the past three decades, a local group of senior volunteers has found a sweet way to do that – while providing fresh produce to their community. 

Housing
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Senior Affordable Housing Expands in North County with La Sábila Opening

| 10:03 AM

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A new affordable housing community for older adults has officially opened on South Santa Fe Avenue in North County. La Sábila, located just outside the City of Vista in unincorporated San Diego County, offers 85 affordable apartments for residents ages 55 and older. 

Health
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Federal Government Shut Down Could Delay CalFresh Benefits

| 3:50 PM

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Following guidance received late Monday from the California Department of Social Services, the County will begin today notifying CalFresh recipients that November benefit payments may not be made locally and throughout the nation due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.