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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. --- ##
Students in San Benito County can now apply for over 25 scholarships to help fund their college or trade school dreams. The Community Foundation's 2026 program supports everything from nursing to fine arts, with applications due March 15.
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.
Six San Juan County students brought home thousands in scholarship dollars after representing their local electric cooperative at a weeklong leadership camp. Every first-time participant earned additional awards for their outstanding performance.
San Diego's North County is creating thousands of new jobs but can't house the workers who need them. A new report reveals how this mismatch is reshaping the region's economy and pushing families farther from where they work.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
California's inland and Bay Area counties are booming, with 16 regions more than tripling their economic output over 23 years. San Mateo County led the state with a stunning 379% growth, reaching $217 billion in GDP.
Firefighters in Orange County are learning to rescue horses using live animal training instead of plastic dummies. The program, sparked by a dramatic 2021 helicopter rescue, now prepares first responders for the most dangerous calls they face.
All 88 counties across Ohio reported lower unemployment in April, with some of the hardest-hit areas seeing the biggest turnarounds. Even counties still above the state average are moving in the right direction.
Milwaukee County has slashed its greenhouse gas emissions by nearly half in less than 20 years, putting it ahead of schedule to meet ambitious climate goals. While federal climate efforts falter, this Midwest county proves local action can deliver real results.
Fairfax County is installing its first public electric vehicle charging stations at its government headquarters, making it easier for workers and visitors to go electric. The move supports the county's ambitious goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2040.
Firefighters in Orange County are learning to read horse body language and calm panicked animals during emergencies. The unique training program started after crews realized plastic dummies couldn't prepare them for real rescues involving 1,000-pound animals.
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