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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. 

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Local Senior Thrives in Her Own Home

| 1:29 PM

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For many older adults, being independent and aging in their own home for as long as possible is a priority. The County’s Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) can help. MSSP is a care management service for older adults, age 60 and older, who are eligible for Medi-Cal and at risk of being placed in a nursing facility.