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New Steps toward Reducing Tijuana River Valley Pollution  

| 4:07 PM

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San Diego County received two major boosts this week in its efforts to reduce pollution in the Tijuana River Valley:  a new $46 million state grant program and a California Coastal Commission-approved project that will help cut harmful gases near the Saturn Boulevard crossing. 

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Live Well on Wheels Helps San Diegans Navigate HR 1 CalFresh Changes

| 9:25 AM

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The County is stepping up in-person outreach to help residents understand major federal changes to CalFresh food benefits that took effect April 1, 2026. 

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Rabies Cases in Local Bats Increase Ahead of Summer   

| 3:47 PM

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San Diego County is experiencing an increase in rabies detections in bats this year, with 14 rabies, positive bats so far. With summer approaching—the season when rabies detections are most common, County health officials are reminding residents how to stay safe. 

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The County Helps Older Adults Plan for Emergencies

| 2:23 PM

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Older adults and people with disabilities are among those most vulnerable during disasters, whether it’s an earthquake, fire, flooding or periods of extreme heat. To help residents prepare, the County partnered with the City of Chula Vista and several community organizations to host an Emergency Preparedness Resource Fair.

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CARE Act Program Reaches New Milestone

| 3:31 PM

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The County’s Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act program has surpassed its 200th CARE agreement, marking a major milestone in the County’s efforts to support residents living with untreated schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders.