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affordable housing in North County

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affordable housing in North County: Estrella opens in San Marcos fox5sandiego.com FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News by: Amber Coakley Posted: Nov 21, 2024 / 06:58 AM PST Updated: Nov 21, 2024 / 06:58 AM PST SAN MARCOS, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Dozens of local families are settling into their new homes at Estrella, the latest affordable housing development in San Marcos, officials with the County of San Diego announced Wednesday. The complex provides much-needed housing for families with incomes up to 80% of the area median , offering them a stable, affordable living option in North County. The development of Estrella, a joint effort between the City of San Marcos, Affirmed Housing Group and other partners, was made possible by a $2.64 million investment from the County of San Diego’s HOME program . These fed...

More often than not, San Diego sheriff, probation chief reject or delay oversight board recommendations – San Diego Union-Tribune

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San Diego Civilian Review Board Meeting San Diego CLERB Recommendation Summary San Diego Civilian Review Board Sees Mixed Success with Reform Recommendations The San Diego County Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB) has achieved limited success in implementing reforms, with law enforcement agencies accepting just 14 of 38 policy recommendations made during 2021-2022, a review of board documents shows. CLERB, established to provide civilian oversight of the Sheriff's and Probation departments, found greater success with recommendations focused on internal procedures and non-controversial safety measures while facing resistance to proposals that would limit officer discretion or require significant operational changes. "The advisory-only nature of CLERB means we lack enforcement power for our recommendations," said Paul R. Parker III, CLERB's Executive Officer. "Our effectiveness relies heavily on voluntary cooperation from the departments we oversee....