Veterans
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County to Hold Annual Disabled Veterans Resource Fair Oct. 20

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The County of San Diego is scheduled to hold its third annual Disabled Veterans Resource Fair Oct. 20, an event to give veterans one place to find services like healthcare, mental health, child support; records, employment help — and even free haircuts.

Housing

Transit Based Affordable Housing Breaks Ground in La Mesa

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County officials and local leaders gathered today at the Spring Street transit station in La Mesa to break ground on Spring View Apartments, a new 147‑unit affordable housing development directly next to the San Diego Trolley Line. 

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County Moves Forward on Funding for Supportive Housing in Chula Vista 

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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has voted to pursue $20 million in state funding to help build new permanent supportive housing in Chula Vista. The proposed homes would serve veterans and people experiencing mental health or substance use challenges. 

Housing

More Affordable Homes Coming to North County

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Construction is underway on Coast Villas, a new affordable housing community in Oceanside for low-income seniors. A groundbreaking ceremony was held today at 1111 S. Coast Highway to celebrate the start of the 56‑unit development.

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Additional Affordable Housing Headed to South Bay

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An outdated motel in Chula Vista will soon be transformed into new affordable housing. Palomar Point broke ground today at 1160 Walnut Avenue, the site of the former Palomar Motel, to begin renovations on 27 new permanent supportive housing units.

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New Affordable Housing for Veterans Headed to Mission Gorge Road

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A groundbreaking ceremony was held today for the Grant at Mission Trails, a 48-unit affordable housing development dedicated to current and former military members and families. Located in the Grantville neighborhood on Mission Gorge Road, the seven-story project will have 12 one-bedroom apartments, 24 two-bedroom apartments, and 12 three-bedroom apartments.