Library
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Library Laptops Help Bridge the Digital Divide

| 8:48 AM

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San Diego County’s 33 branch libraries have added something new to the books, movies, and music they lend to the public – 7,000 sets of Chromebook computers and hotspots to support people in need of digital access.

Consumer

Hurricane Could Bring Significant Rain; Get Sandbags from County, CAL FIRE

| 12:44 PM

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Weather forecasters say a hurricane off the coast of Mexico could indirectly bring high winds with potentially heavy rain to the county this weekend. The County of San Diego and CAL FIRE are offering free sandbags to residents who live in the unincorporated areas.

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.

Government
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Microbusinesses Get More Time to Apply for $2,500 County Grants

| 8:43 AM

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The smallest of San Diego County’s small businesses ― from dog walkers to tutors, sidewalk vendors and everything in between ― now have more time to apply for a $2,500 County grant.

Environment

County Invites Public to Events Celebrating Pollinator Week

| 12:37 PM

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Birds do it, bees do it, and without them and all the other pollinators in our world, life as we know it wouldn’t exist ― no flowers, no food, no terrestrial ecosystems. That’s why the County of San Diego’s Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures (AWM) wants to help people celebrate National Pollinator Week!

Parks and Rec
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VIDEO: County Supervisors, Students, Visitors Celebrate New Spring Valley Park

| 5:10 PM

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County Board of Supervisors Chair Nathan Fletcher, Vice Chair Nora Vargas, students from Mt. Miguel High School, its Adult Transitional School, park officials and eager visitors celebrated the opening of Ildica County Park Friday in Spring Valley.

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.