Health
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County Expands Assistance for Struggling Tenants, Landlords

| 11:34 AM

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The County’s Housing and Community Development Services is rolling out two new initiatives aimed at assisting landlords and tenants who have struggled financially amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health
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Mice Collected in Mount Laguna Test Positive for Hantavirus

| 9:43 AM

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Five deer mice and one brush mouse collected in routine monitoring in the Mount Laguna area have tested positive for hantavirus, County environmental health officials said this week.

Health
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County Encourages Indoor Mask Wearing, Regardless of Vaccination Status

| 5:51 PM

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Amid a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases due to the spread of the more contagious Delta variant of the virus, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency is recommending all San Diegans wear facial coverings in indoor public settings.

Public Safety
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SD Emergency App Users Now Can Have Earthquake Early Warning

| 2:11 PM

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The County of San Diego’s SD Emergency app is now equipped with ShakeReadySD, an earthquake early warning system. This will let users know if an earthquake has occurred nearby that is likely to cause shaking within seconds and it will urge them to take protective action such as drop, cover and hold on or another appropriate safety measure.

Elections
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Don’t Wait Until Election Day — Vote Early!

| 8:42 AM

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The San Diego County Registrar’s office reminds you that you can make voting decisions and complete your mail ballot for the Sept. 14 California Gubernatorial Recall Election in the comfort of your home.