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Local, state and federal agencies will assist with housing, behavioral health, social services, CalFresh, and filling out forms.

Fake bills with "Motion Picture Purposes" printed on them have been reported.
It was the first-ever guilty verdict by a jury in a fentanyl-related homicide trial in California, prosecutors said.
It was the first-ever guilty verdict by a jury in a fentanyl-related homicide trial in California, prosecutors said.
It was the first-ever guilty verdict by a jury in a fentanyl-related homicide trial in California, prosecutors said.
Dr. Rick Axelrod has served at LifeStream Blood Bank for nearly 20 years.
The hiring event takes place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. September 19.
The crash was reported on the southbound side of the freeway.
Families of Canyon Lake Middle School students received notification from principal Gil Rodriquez informing them of Tuesday's death.
Two men were arrested in connection with the illegally possessed firearms, according to the sheriff's department.
Cake Enterprises currently touts two Southern California Cake House locations — Wildomar and the San Diego County city of Vista.
The state's GOP platform is being "drastically transformed," especially as it relates to the issues of life and marriage, locals say.
An investigation into the online threat led to a former student.
Jessica Anne Vulovic, 43, is facing up to one year in county jail and three years of probation after pleading guilty May 4 to grand theft.
The large haul occurred Aug. 24 at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel.
The chase began on southbound I-15 at SR-76 and ended in an Escondido intersection.
If successful, the suit against Chino Valley USD will likely be applied to districts in Riverside and Shasta counties with the same policy.
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The region's lawmakers are leaning on President Biden to make a major disaster declaration that would see federal funding for the desert.
The California Highway Patrol is operating Friday's checkpoint.