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County Employees Give Back: CECO Grants Nearly $109K to Local Causes
Headline: County Employees Give Back: CECO Grants Nearly $109K to Local Causes
Publication: County News Center
Article Date: April 14, 2026
The County Employees’ Charitable Organization (CECO) awarded $108,940 to 87 community programs and the CECO Employee Crisis Fund during its annual awards ceremony Friday at the North Inland Live Well Center in Escondido. This year’s grant recipients represent a wide range of local nonprofits, including health clinics, homeless service providers, youth and after‑school programs, and other organizations serving San Diego County residents. Read More…
Senior Affordable Housing Expands in North County with La Sábila Opening
Headline: Senior Affordable Housing Expands in North County with La Sábila Opening
Publication: County News Center
Article Date: February 26, 2026
A new affordable housing community for older adults has opened on South Santa Fe Avenue in North County. La Sábila, located just outside the City of Vista in unincorporated San Diego County, offers 85 affordable apartments for residents ages 55 and older. The $48.5 million development includes 42 units reserved for adults 62 and up who are exiting homelessness. Those units are supported through the County of San Diego’s Project-Based Voucher program for very low-income seniors. Read More…
Ramona Community Resource Center Marks First Year in New Location
Headline: Ramona Community Resource Center Marks First Year in New Location
Publication: County News Center
Article Date: February 4, 2026
The new Ramona Community Resource Center celebrated its first year in its new location, serving as a one-stop place for County services like mental health, nutrition, and healthcare. In the first year, more than 5,600 people visited the center for services. The facility also provides a space for the community gatherings and events, like school meetings. Read More…
County Accessible Ballfield Reopens as Padres Park
Headline: County Accessible Ballfield Reopens as Padres Park
Publication: County News Center
Article Date: January 26, 2026
With help from the Swingin’ Friar, and Padres players Jackson Merrill and Joe Musgrove, the County marked the official reopening and renaming of the former Miracle Field to Padres Park at San Dieguito Park. The project made possible through a collaboration between the County, Miracle League of San Diego, Padres Foundation and community donors, combining public and private resources to deliver a facility that benefits families throughout our region. Read More…
The Holiday Season is back and so is Toys for Tots at 5 County Airports
Headline: The Holiday Season is back and so is Toys for Tots at 5 County Airports
Publication: County News Center
Article Date: November 20, 2025
The Holiday Season is here again. Santa is getting ready to ho-ho-ho and bring smiles to the faces of children around the County and the globe. And the County of San Diego and the U.S. Marines are ready to help you get in on some of Santa’s joy. All you have to do is drop off a new, unwrapped toy in a Toys for Tots donation box at one of five County airports for local children. Read more…