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THANKS TO GROSSMONT HOSPITAL FOR DONATING BACKPACKS
East County News Service July 26, 2024 (La Mesa) — Sharp Grossmont Hospital held its annual backpack drive today to support local students impacted by HIV and AIDS as they get ready to go back to school. This year, nurses and hospital staff sponsored 75 children by donating backpacks filled with school supplies, ranging from crayons and glue sticks
COUNTY’S CHILD AND FAMILY WELL-BEING DEPARTMENT CELEBRATES ONE YEAR OF TRANSFORMATION, ACHIEVEMENTS
By Cassie N. Saunders, County of San Diego Communications Office July 25, 2024 (San Diego) — The department uses data and insights from subject-matter experts and has caught the attention of advocates around the world. In its first year, the Child and Family Well-Being Department (CFWB) reduced the number of children in foster care by nearly 12 percent.
COUNTY’S CHILD AND FAMILY WELL-BEING DEPARTMENT CELEBRATES ONE YEAR OF TRANSFORMATION, ACHIEVEMENTS
By Cassie N. Saunders, County of San Diego Communications Office July 25, 2024 (San Diego) — The department uses data and insights from subject-matter experts and has caught the attention of advocates around the world. In its first year, the Child and Family Well-Being Department (CFWB) reduced the number of children in foster care by nearly 12 percent.
FRUSTRATED BY SCHOOL WEB FILTERS, ONE STUDENT CREATED HIS OWN
By Tara Garcia Mathewson, see link references on CalMatters Subscribe to CalMatters, a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters. During early COVID lockdowns, a teen worked with his family to raise $1.8 million in venture funding and built a web filter with a team of data scientists and psychologists
FRUSTRATED BY SCHOOL WEB FILTERS, ONE STUDENT CREATED HIS OWN
By Tara Garcia Mathewson, see link references on CalMatters Subscribe to CalMatters, a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters. During early COVID lockdowns, a teen worked with his family to raise $1.8 million in venture funding and built a web filter with a team of data scientists and psychologists
JULY FEDERAL GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Source: Office of Congresswoman Sara Jacobs July 23, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) — With summer now in full swing, I’m enjoying the warmer weather and longer days! I hope you’re all finding ways to stay cool and make the most of summer too. While I have you, I want to highlight some federal grant opportunities to help you improve
JULY FEDERAL GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Source: Office of Congresswoman Sara Jacobs July 23, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) — With summer now in full swing, I’m enjoying the warmer weather and longer days! I hope you’re all finding ways to stay cool and make the most of summer too. While I have you, I want to highlight some federal grant opportunities to help you improve
GROSSMONT ACTIVITIES CALENDAR: MINDFUL JOURNALING
East County News Service Photo: ECM prompt to Bing CoPilot July 23, 2024 (La Mesa) — This journaling workshop offers simple writing techniques that use a reflective method for participants to foster healthy boundaries for expressing thoughts and emotions, relieve stress and re-orient thinking in stressful situations. Presenter: Lisa Goodman, Integrative Healing Coord. Sharp Grossmont Hospital
GROSSMONT ACTIVITIES CALENDAR: MINDFUL JOURNALING
East County News Service Photo: ECM prompt to Bing CoPilot July 23, 2024 (La Mesa) — This journaling workshop offers simple writing techniques that use a reflective method for participants to foster healthy boundaries for expressing thoughts and emotions, relieve stress and re-orient thinking in stressful situations. Presenter: Lisa Goodman, Integrative Healing Coord. Sharp Grossmont Hospital
ESTATE PLANNING: A WOMEN’S PERSPECTIVE
By Jonathan Goetz Photo: James G. Stieringer Conference Center Auditorium (courtesy: Grossmont Healthcare District) July 22, 2024 (La Mesa) — Women face unique challenges when it comes to estate planning. Statistics show that women are almost four times as likely to be widowed compared to men. Additionally, more women than ever before are either divorced or choosing not to
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Education Resources
Youth from San Diego region invited to Black College Expo February 12
East County News Service February 9, 2026 (San Diego) – More than 2,500 students are expected to attend the 9th annual Black College Expo on February 12. The expo is organized by the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) and National College Resources Foundation (NCRF). The Black College Expo is a free opportunity for local high school juniors and seniors to meet with historically
GCCCD receives Congressional funding to strengthen pipeline to better paying jobs for working adults in East County San Diego
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District and Foundation receive $655,000 in federal budget to expand support to low-income and underemployed adults Source: Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District February 9, 2026 (El Cajon) – Last week, upon approval of the most recent Congressional budget bill, the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District and the Foundation for Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges were included to receive $655,000 for the District’s Pathways
Youth from San Diego region invited to Black College Expo February 12
East County News Service February 9, 2026 (San Diego) – More than 2,500 students are expected to attend the 9th annual Black College Expo on…
GCCCD receives Congressional funding to strengthen pipeline to better paying jobs for working adults in East County San Diego
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District and Foundation receive $655,000 in federal budget to expand support to low-income and underemployed adults Source: Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District February…
Lakeside school employee arrested for sexual abuse of minor
East County News Service January 28, 2026 (Lakeside) – Kent Cable, 55, an employee of the Lakeside Union School District in a non-teaching role, has…
Cal Coast Cares Foundation to award over $160,000 in scholarships to local students
Source: Cal Coast Cares Foundation January 30, 2026 (San Diego) – T he Cal Coast Cares Foundation has begun accepting applications for its next round…
Lakeside school employee arrested for sexual abuse of minor
East County News Service January 28, 2026 (Lakeside) – Kent Cable, 55, an employee of the Lakeside Union School District in a non-teaching role, has been arrested on charges of sexually abusing a minor. Charges include three counts of sexual penetration with a child 10 years old or younger and four counts of lewd and lascivious acts on a child
To comply with new state laws, GUHSD board passes protections for immigrant students by 3-2 margin
By Alexander J. Schorr File photo, left: Trustee Jim Kelly called the measure “anarchy” and voted against it, along with Trustee Gary Woods January 21, 2026 (El Cajon) — The Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD) Board of Trustees on January 19 voted 3-2 to pass a resolution to establish new guidelines for responding to federal enforcement on campuses. This follows new
GUHSD invites students, families, staff and community to participate in Portrait of a Graduate Survey
Source: Grossmont Union High School District January 9, 2026 (El Cajon) – The Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD) is inviting East County students, families, educators, school staff, and community members to participate in shaping its Portrait of a Graduate (POG) – a long-term, community-created vision that defines the knowledge, skills, dispositions, and mindsets every student needs to thrive in the
North Island Credit Union Foundation offering scholarships to San Diego County students
Foundation invites college-bound students to apply for $1,000 scholarships by March 6 Source: North Island Credit Union Foundation January 9, 2026 (San Diego) – North Island Credit Union Foundation is encouraging college-bound students in San Diego county to apply for its 2026 Student Scholarship Program. Through the program, the Foundation awards $10,000 in scholarships annually to recognize local students who demonstrate
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