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San Diego unemployment drops as tourism hiring surges
Read More: San Diego unemployment drops as tourism hiring surgesThere were 207,000 jobs in the leisure and hospitality sector in May, on pace to reach a record by its typical peak in August.
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The feds yanked millions for their clean-air projects. Now San Diego groups are ‘pivoting and doing what we need to do.’
Read More: The feds yanked millions for their clean-air projects. Now San Diego groups are ‘pivoting and doing what we need to do.’Environmental Protection Agency announced in April that it was revoking nearly 800 environmental justice grants.
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Cal State San Marcos, Southwestern College partner to bring new bachelor’s degrees to South County
Read More: Cal State San Marcos, Southwestern College partner to bring new bachelor’s degrees to South CountySouthwestern College and Cal State San Marcos partner to offer new bachelor’s degrees in South County San Diego, starting in fall 2026.
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Local economist speaks about California being named 4th largest economy in the world
Read More: Local economist speaks about California being named 4th largest economy in the worldAfter several years in fifth place, California outranked Japan to become the fourth-largest economy in the world. Last year, California’s nominal GDP topped $4.1 trillion.
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PIC, Brookings Metro propose new grant application model to efficiently secure funds for the region
Read More: PIC, Brookings Metro propose new grant application model to efficiently secure funds for the regionPIC co-authored a report with Brookings Metro on a new model that would invest federal funds directly in regions — a smarter way to deliver transformative, region-serving projects across America.
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Input Sessions to Guide New Behavioral Health Workforce Programs Planned Next Week
Read More: Input Sessions to Guide New Behavioral Health Workforce Programs Planned Next WeekLocal organizations are asked to participate in input sessions next week to review upcoming contracting opportunities for new programs that will help bolster the workforce.
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County to Host Online Sessions on Programs to Boost Jobs in Behavioral Healthcare
Read More: County to Host Online Sessions on Programs to Boost Jobs in Behavioral HealthcareLocal organizations are invited to take part in the sessions to review contracting opportunities for programs that the county said “will help bolster the workforce.”
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San Diego County to Host Online Sessions on Programs to Boost Jobs in Behavioral Healthcare
Read More: San Diego County to Host Online Sessions on Programs to Boost Jobs in Behavioral HealthcareSan Diego County is seeking feedback from local organizations as part of a strategy to increase the number of regional behavioral health workers, officials announced over the weekend.
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As tariffs begin, San Diego faces rising prices and economic uncertainty
Read More: As tariffs begin, San Diego faces rising prices and economic uncertaintySweeping new import tariffs on about 60 countries and territories went into effect at midnight eastern time Wednesday creating uncertainty about how much exactly prices could go up on everyday goods. FOX 5 San Diego
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Opinion: How San Diego can keep federal funds coming under the new administration
Read More: Opinion: How San Diego can keep federal funds coming under the new administrationWe all knew a Republican Party sweep at the federal ballot box could mean big changes for the country, but reality feels a bit different when it’s just a few days away. Residents, businesses, community organizations, government agencies and elected officials are all waiting on pins and needles to figure out exactly what the Trump…
