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Senior Volunteers Harvest Goodness and Turn Surplus into Service

| 3:13 PM

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The County is dedicated to helping older adults stay independent, safe, healthy and engaged. For the past three decades, a local group of senior volunteers has found a sweet way to do that – while providing fresh produce to their community. 

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Federal Government Shut Down Could Delay CalFresh Benefits

| 3:50 PM

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Following guidance received late Monday from the California Department of Social Services, the County will begin today notifying CalFresh recipients that November benefit payments may not be made locally and throughout the nation due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. 

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County Hosts Community Flu Events With Free Vaccinations

| 3:15 PM

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Fall and flu go hand-in-hand, and that means soon the coughing, sniffling and sneezing will begin. The first cost-free flu vaccination event was Tuesday afternoon at the Spring Valley Casa de Oro Library, where a steady stream of clients showed up ready to roll up their sleeves.