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Rabies Cases in Local Bats Increase Ahead of Summer   

| 3:47 PM

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San Diego County is experiencing an increase in rabies detections in bats this year, with 14 rabies, positive bats so far. With summer approaching—the season when rabies detections are most common, County health officials are reminding residents how to stay safe. 

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The County Helps Older Adults Plan for Emergencies

| 2:23 PM

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Older adults and people with disabilities are among those most vulnerable during disasters, whether it’s an earthquake, fire, flooding or periods of extreme heat. To help residents prepare, the County partnered with the City of Chula Vista and several community organizations to host an Emergency Preparedness Resource Fair.

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CARE Act Program Reaches New Milestone

| 3:31 PM

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The County’s Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act program has surpassed its 200th CARE agreement, marking a major milestone in the County’s efforts to support residents living with untreated schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders. 

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County, 211 San Diego Launch New WorkReady Hub to Support CalFresh Work Requirements

| 4:58 PM

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The County and 211 San Diego launched a new virtual one‑stop shop, called the WorkReady Hub, designed to connect people to resources to meet newly reinstated federal work requirements to get or maintain CalFresh food assistance. 

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West Nile Virus Detected in Two Birds

| 9:58 AM

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County workers found West Nile virus in two dead crows picked up near Rolando and Skyline. This is a good reminder that people should take steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites, because mosquitoes can spread the virus.