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a mother in the process of securing her young daughter into her child safety seat, located in the vehicle’s rear seat. At this point in the process, she was adjusting her daughter’s harness, ensuring both her safety and comfort.

County of San Diego Awarded Grant for Child Safety Seat Education Program to Support Underserved Communities

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A $250,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) will fund education for parents and caregivers in underserved communities on how to properly install and use child safety seats.

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Active Tuberculosis Reported in Chula Vista Elementary School District

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Students and staff in the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) may have been exposed to tuberculosis (TB) while attending Fred H. Rohr Elementary School during summer and fall 2022 sessions, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) announced today.

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New County Southeastern Live Well Center to Feature Array of Work from Local Artists

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The County of San Diego’s new Southeastern Live Well Center will open next year, and even before visitors walk inside, they will be greeted by special public art that represents and reflects the dynamism of the Southeastern community.

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County of San Diego Awarded Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program

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A $125,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) will fund activities emphasizing the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians.

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VIDEO: Affordable Housing Development Opens In Carlsbad

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A ribbon cutting ceremony in Carlsbad Thursday celebrated the opening of a new affordable housing development, the first of its kind in the seaside community. Located on Harding Street and Oak Avenue, Windsor Pointe offers 50 affordable homes ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments. The units are for veterans and their families earning between 25 and 60 percent of the area median income (AMI) and unsheltered individuals living with severe mental illness. Supportive services are available on-site to assist those individuals experiencing mental challenges and crisis.