Health
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County Releases Eligibility Requirements for New COVID-19 Vaccination Groups

| 7:04 PM

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Beginning tomorrow, San Diegans who work in emergency services, child care and education, food handling and agriculture workers can sign up for COVID-19 vaccination appointments.

Public Safety
Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Campman

County Announces New Chief Medical Examiner

| 11:33 AM

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The County of San Diego has announced a new Chief Medical Examiner to lead an office with 57 personnel and a budget of $12.1 million responsible for the county’s medicolegal forensic death investigations.

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County Asks for Patience as COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expands 

| 7:05 PM

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As many as half a million additional people in San Diego County will become eligible on Saturday for the COVID-19 vaccine, but supplies remain limited, and it’s expected to take weeks before all those included in the next eligibility tier could get vaccinated. 

Government
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Vaccinations To Open to Teachers, Law Enforcement, Food Workers on Saturday

| 6:26 PM

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The County of San Diego announced Wednesday that COVID-19 vaccinations will open Saturday, Feb. 27, to people who work in emergency services, child care and education, and food and agriculture (including grocery stores).  

Public Safety
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Public Defender, Probation Celebrate 10 Years of Veterans Treatment Court

| 7:56 AM

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This month the San Diego County Office of the Public Defender and Probation Department have been celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the local Veterans Treatment Court, a program that has helped more than 140 veterans and active-duty service members get specialized treatment instead of time in jail.