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When a toxic chemical tank threatened to explode in Orange County, forcing nearly 50,000 people from their homes, San Diego volunteers didn't hesitate to step up and help displaced families find safety and comfort. --- ##
San Diego County needs 400 more volunteers for its annual homeless count on January 29, which helps secure funding and shape solutions. Last year's count showed promising decreases across most North County cities.
San Diego County added 700 jobs in December as unemployment fell to 4.4%, bringing holiday cheer to workers across the region. The county's job market continues to outperform California's statewide rate, signaling economic resilience.
San Diego County is bringing 67 electric vehicle charging stations to nine libraries and recreation centers in neighborhoods that need them most. The $16.5 million project requires zero city taxpayer dollars.
A groundbreaking new facility in National City will offer something no other San Diego County center has: addiction treatment and medical recovery care under one roof. When it opens this fall, 670 people each year will get the coordinated help they need to heal.
San Diego County's jobless rate fell to 4.1% in April, marking the fifth consecutive month of improvement as local government and tourism sectors drive hiring across the region.
Community groups across San Diego County are organizing beach cleanups the morning after Independence Day, turning post-holiday trash into an opportunity for neighbors to protect their coastline together. Multiple events offer volunteers everything from sunrise cleanup sessions to celebrations with fish tacos and margaritas.
Middle schoolers learned college prep skills and leadership through interactive workshops featuring a teen chef's "leadership burger" cooking demo. The fourth annual summit brought together Black students from across San Diego County to build confidence and plan their futures.
When a toxic chemical tank threatened to explode in Orange County, San Diego volunteers raced north to help nearly 50,000 evacuated neighbors find shelter and safety. Community groups opened their doors as the American Red Cross mobilized 100 responders across the region.
San Diego County is training everyday volunteers to become disaster heroes through a free emergency response course starting in August. The team has already deployed to 17 disasters, including the devastating Camp Fire.
North San Diego County businesses can now get free solar panels and batteries that slash their energy bills with zero upfront costs. Clean Energy Alliance and local company Luminia are making clean power accessible to commercial properties that couldn't afford it before.
The Sweetwater Valley Little League all-stars punched their ticket to Williamsport after dominating Hawaii 11-3 in the West Region Final. They're the first San Diego County team to make the Little League World Series in eight years.
World-class Alzheimer's researchers are opening their doors to the public this Saturday for a free forum where anyone can get their questions answered. Over 100,000 San Diego County residents live with dementia, and this rare event connects them directly with scientists working on a cure.
Indigenous knowledge and Western science are joining forces in San Diego to tackle climate change, thanks to a grassroots nonprofit training the next generation of Indigenous scientists. Coastal Defenders just received $250,000 in grants to expand their work connecting Indigenous youth with ocean research opportunities.
A San Diego biotech company has started its first clinical trial of a groundbreaking treatment that tricks cancer cells into destroying themselves. The molecular glue technology has already attracted nearly $5 billion in deals from major pharmaceutical companies.
Six San Diego firefighters are heading to Spain to compete against 28 international teams in a high-stakes rope rescue competition. They're paying their own way to sharpen skills that could save lives back home.
Young artists from San Diego's public schools took center stage at a charity event celebrating creativity and the donors who make arts education possible. The VAPA Foundation's sixth annual gala showcased student talent while honoring two champions of youth arts programs.
Twenty-four shipping companies voluntarily slowed their vessels near San Diego Bay, slashing greenhouse gases by 6,500 metric tons while improving air quality for coastal communities. The program hit 94% compliance and positions the city as a leader in sustainable maritime tourism.
Goodwill stores across San Diego are now accepting soft plastics that typically end up in landfills because curbside recycling won't take them. The initiative turns everyday plastic bags and packaging into outdoor furniture.
A San Diego high school robotics team just beat 600 competitors from 100 countries to win the world championship. The Holy Cows from High Tech High brought home the title after years of inspiring students to pursue STEM careers.
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