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2 days ago · The County of San Diego recognizes the importance of communicating directly with you about programs and services that add value to your health, safety, neighborhood and environment. To that end, we utilize a variety of communication tools including social media, the Internet and traditional media to keep you informed about how your tax dollars are spent. This commitment to proactive ...
County and Prebys Foundation Join Forces to Help Local Artists, …
Nov 8, 2024 · Reading Time: 2 minutes A new partnership will dramatically boost funding opportunities for local artists. The San Diego County Arts and Culture Commission and Office of Economic Development & Government Affairs in partnership with the Prebys Foundation are announcing a new matching grant program to boost funding for local arts and cultural projects.
Community Gardens Grow Veggies, Fruit, Flowers and Friendships
Dec 5, 2024 · Reading Time: 2 minutes What was once a vacant lot in Linda Vista now blossoms with fresh produce, flowers and budding friendships. The site boasts a new community garden – just one of seven that County Aging & Independence Services (AIS) helped bring to life.
Top County News Center Stories of 2024
4 days ago · From the top left, clockwise: Working with people affected by the January 2024 floods at the County’s Local Assistance Center; Vector Control hand-spraying in Mt. Hope neighborhood to knock down mosquito populations and fight dengue; a County first, affordable housing built on excess County property—the Levant …
County’s Aging Roadmap Highlights Needs of Growing Population
Oct 4, 2024 · Reading Time: 2 minutes The County’s Board of Supervisors recently received an update on the Aging Roadmap, which serves as the County’s framework for creating supportive and inclusive communities where people of all ages and abilities have broad and equitable opportunities to thrive.
Wildfire Mitigation Program Helps Residents Better Protect Homes
Nov 25, 2024 · Reading Time: < 1 minute CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire and the state are helping homeowners in high fire-risk unincorporated communities with retrofitting using ember-resistant materials and incorporating defensible space to “harden” homes from wildfires.
150 Official Ballot Drop Boxes Open for November Presidential …
Oct 8, 2024 · Reading Time: 2 minutes Starting Tuesday, Oct. 8, registered voters can return their mail ballot for the November Presidential General Election to any one of 150 official ballot drop boxes located around the county.. Mail ballots for the County’s 1.9 million registered voters are expected to arrive this week.
‘Tis the Season for Scams | News | San Diego County News Center
Dec 17, 2024 · Reading Time: 2 minutes The holiday season is prime time for scammers, with thousands of older adults scammed each year in San Diego County. San Diegans over the age of 60 often become victims of scams, on average losing over $30,000, according to the FBI’s 2023 Elder Fraud Report.Older adults are often retired with no way to recover their life savings, whereas younger adults have more time ...
County Celebrates National Adoption Month with 31 Families
Nov 25, 2024 · Reading Time: < 1 minute The County’s Child and Family Well-Being Department (CFWB) hosted its annual Adoption Day Party Friday at the Juvenile Courthouse to celebrate National Adoption Month.
Equity Impact Grant Winners Announced - News
Dec 11, 2024 · Ten local, small non-profit organizations are celebrating after winning $100,000 each in equity impact grants and a year’s worth of custom coaching designed to further their missions, advancing equity and belonging throughout the region. The winners were announced by the County’s Office of ...