Health
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Today, the County Health and Human Services Agency, San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan, and other community partners joined forces in support of Vision Zero, a countywide initiative to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries related to driving under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs to zero by 2025.
Government
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The County of San Diego announced Thursday a legal defense program for immigrants going through removal proceedings in federal court. People detained, on monitoring or under house arrest can now receive free legal representation contracted by the Public Defender’s Office.
Health
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To align itself with the state, the County Health and Human Services Agency is now using the California Immunization Registry to record the number of San Diegans who have received COVID-19 and other recommended vaccines.
Housing
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Since 2017, the County has invested $175 million towards the creation of affordable housing.
Health
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A 72-year-old woman is the fifth San Diegan to die of influenza this season, the County Health and Human Services Agency reported today.
Public Safety
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The County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to strengthen aerial fire protection in the region by approving the purchase of a new twin-engine firefighting helicopter and adding two additional firefighting helicopters to a firefighting response agreement with San Diego Gas & Electric.
Housing
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The County Board of Supervisors paved the way today for a new supportive housing complex in El Cerrito.