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Announcements & News Stories
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County Releases Annual Report Highlighting Work With Community
The County has released its Annual Report, highlighting its work with the community and other local government agencies and organizations toward a vision of a just, sustainable and resilient future for all.
We Need Your Input: Enhancing Our Community Communications
We value your input! This feedback form is designed to gather feedback on the frequency and content of our regional newsletters. Your responses will help us ensure our communications meet your needs and remain relevant to your community.
Please take a few moments to share your thoughts with us!
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NEW! Voice: Research 101 Online Training
WHEN: Thursday, December 11th, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
WHERE: Virtual Via Zoom
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NEW! Behavioral Health Services Act Community Input Session: Survivors & Support Providers
WHEN: Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
WHERE: Online Via Zoom
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NEW! Posada Comunitaria
WHEN: Friday, December 19th, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE: Restoration Abbey | 251 Autumn Dr. Suite 100, San Marcos, CA 92069
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NEW! Free Seasonal Flu Vaccine and Testing Near You
WHEN: Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
WHERE: Julian Branch Library | 1850 Highway 78, Julian, CA 92036
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NEW! New Year. New Connections.
WHEN: Friday, January 9th, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE: Learn4Life Innovation HS | 1535 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027
Register for this event with San Diego Collaborative.
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NEW! The 4-Phases of a Disaster: The Resident’s Role
WHEN: Saturday, January 17th, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
WHERE: lipay Nation of Santa Ysabel | 100 Schoolhouse Road, Santa Ysabel 92070
Register for the event by Call/Text Teresa Greenhalgh (619) 857-8050 or Email Teresa.Greenhalgh@sdcounty.ca.gov
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NEW! Community Garden Workshop Series
WHEN: Tuesday, January 20th, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
WHERE: Virtual Via Zoom
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NEW! Community Academy
WHEN: Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE: Oceanside Police Department | 3855 Mission Ave, Oceanside 92058
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NEW! Financial Aid Blitz: Countywide Cash for College Workshop
WHEN: Saturday, January 24th, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE: The Cove at Earl Warren Middle School | 155 Stevens Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075
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NEW! FREE CPR and AED Training for Rural Community Residents
WHEN: Saturday, January 31st, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE: Borrego Springs Library | 2580 Country Club Rd., Borrego Springs, CA 92004
Register for the event by Call/Text Teresa Greenhalgh (619) 857-8050 or Email Teresa.Greenhalgh@sdcounty.ca.gov.
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Looking for Vendors! Holiday Smiles Event - Join Holiday Smiles Event, a joyful community gathering dedicated to supporting local families and spreading holiday cheer! Vendors will be on-site providing valuable community resources to an estimated 300 families. Vendors are asked to bring their own tables, chairs, and tents, and should arrive early to set up before the event begins.
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NEW! Behavioral Health Services Act Community Planning Ad-Hoc Subcommittee - San Diego County community members are invited to join a temporary subcommittee supporting the Community Planning Process and outreach for the 2026–2029 Integrated Plan. Participants will help develop community education efforts, review draft materials, recommend outreach strategies, and support district-specific presentations. Virtual meetings will run from January to April/May 2026.
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NEW! Complete SDG&E’s Quick Questionnaire Today! - SDG&E wants to better understand the electricity needs of households that include individuals with disabilities, using assistive technology or relying on durable medical equipment for their health and safety. This information helps SDG&E ensure you receive communications about programs and services that may provide added benefits.
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NEW! Jewish Family Services Fix-it Programs
JFS Fix-It Programs offer free home-safety items and equipment to help low-income older adults in San Diego live safely and independently. Services include bathroom safety aids, mobility supports, ramps, lighting improvements, and more.
To request a safety assessment and to learn to make living at home even safer, call (858) 637-3210.
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NEW! Basic CERT Training
In the event of a disaster that overwhelms or delays first responders, the San Diego County Fire Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) can assist others by applying basic emergency response and organizational skills. This FREE training is an opportunity to learn life-saving skills and become part of the CERT team.
Important: You must attend all 3 days to graduate.
Limited Seating – Register Today!
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NEW! Getting Dental Care for Seniors
Getting Dental Care for Seniors highlights why your oral health is important and how taking care of your mouth helps you prevent pain and infection, eat the healthy foods you love, speak and smile with confidence, and keep feeling good as you age. It also explains how poor oral health is linked to heart disease, stroke, lung disease, diabetes, and oral cancer. Community health centers in San Diego provide medical care, dental care, mental health care, and so much more.
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NEW! Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Promotional Toolkit & Video: Supporting Kinship Families
Kinship families are essential to our communities, yet they often face unique challenges. The GRG Promotional Toolkit & Video provides San Diego County organizations with ready-to-use materials to raise awareness, reach new caregivers, and share vital resources and support available to kinship families.
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NEW! Enhanced Care Management Program
Victor’s Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Program is Medi-Cal benefit designed to help people facing complex life or health challenges get the care and support they need-at no cost to Medi-Cal members.
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Health Consumer Alliance (HCA) Medi-Cal Changes for Adult Immigrants in 2026 and 2027
Good News: Medi-Cal is NOT changing for many people! These people can keep Medi-Cal with dental and no premiums, regardless of immigration status:
- Children (under 19 years old)
- Current and former foster youth (under 26 years old)
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Pregnant and post-pregnancy people (up to one year after the end of pregnancy)
Learn more about Medi-Cal Changes for Adult Immigrants.
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Community Vaccination Services
The County of San Diego contracts with community agencies to provide vaccines and make sure they are available to everyone, no matter their insurance status.
No-cost mobile vaccine services are available for community vaccine events, school-located vaccine events, and in-home vaccinations for those who qualify.
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Vista Community Clinic: Free Application Assistance for Covered CA, Medi-Cal, and Cal-Fresh Enrollment
Their counselors can help fill out an application for health insurance assistance programs in San Diego and Riverside counties. Services are available to the community – even if you are not a patient.
Call to schedule an appointment 760-631-5000 Ext. 7190 or Text 760-492-6669.
Learn more about free application assistance for Covered CA, Medi-Cal, and CalFresh enrollment.
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Call 2-1-1 San Diego
2-1-1 San Diego is a hub for updates and resources for the residents of San Diego. Please visit their website or call 2-1-1.
211 San Diego recently launched their updated Community Calendar, a regional calendar of events such as resource fairs, workshops, volunteer opportunities, screenings/health events and more. To submit events, create an account.
Learn more about the 2-1-1 San Diego Community Calendar.
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Thank you!
Please forward to colleagues, staff, partners, and community members as you see fit. New subscribers can sign up here. If you have any questions on the content of this newsletter or have a San Diego County community event you would like to share with us, please email HHSA.communities@sdcounty.ca.gov.
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