County of San Diego releases report with strategies to reduce gun violence

THE County of San Diego on Wednesday, June 28 released a report that highlights data related to gun violence in San Diego County and outlines recommendations to reduce this violence.

The Gun Violence Community Needs Assessment Final Report, authored by Health Assessment and Research for Communities (HARC), includes findings from more than 18 months of work with community and government leaders.

As stated in the report, between 2017-21, over 70% of firearmrelated deaths in San Diego County were suicide and over 28% were homicide. The report details populations most impacted by firearm-related deaths, injuries, and crimes, including age, race, and geographic location.

Recommendations in the report include prevention and intervention strategies tailored to specific populations at highest risk for violence, such as developing and sharing suicide prevention materials, domestic and intimate partner violence, and working to change norms about gun violence through outreach programs. It also highlights the need to partner with agencies that offer free gun locks. u PAGE 11

Enhancing community prevention services is also mentioned in the report, including expanding youth-focused programs, like mentorship and after school programs. Partnership building between trauma hospitals and community-based organizations that connect gun violence patients and their families to recovery services is also highlighted as a recommendation.

On-the-job certification training, great benefits and pay increases aim to attract new hires

SAN DIEGO – Summer is in full swing and the City of San Diego’s Parks and Recreation Department is currently hiring seasonal and year-round benefited pool guards for its 15 swimming pool facilities. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone who is passionate about safety and fun and would like to jump start a career of public service with the city.

After hosting a successful hiring fair last month, the department hosted a second hiring fair on Saturday, June 24. Before attending the hiring fair, interested candidates must have applied online for a Pool Guard I or Pool Guard II position.

To encourage more applicants for Pool Guard positions, candidates who meet the age requirements for the Pool Guard I position do not need to be certified prior to applying. Successful candidates will be offered training and required certifications once hired. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.

Aquatic Pool Guard and Swimming Pool Manager positions are open on a continuous application period. These positions are part of a labor agreement between the city and the Municipal Employees Association (MEA) which recently announced a negotiated 21% pay increase over the next three years.

Working for the City of San Diego offers the potential for career growth and advancement, with opportunities to promote to positions throughout Parks and Recreation and other various departments.

More information about a career in aquatics with the City of San Diego can be found at sandiego.gov/parksjobs, click on Job Opportunities.

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na magpugay’: Bruno...

Arena — Bruno performed back-to-back nights on June 24 and 25 — he uploaded on his social media accounts a special song thanking fans for coming out to see him after five years.

The video see Bruno teaching some of the Hooligans, his band, the words “Tayo na magpugay” or in English “Let’s pay tribute,” which they all sang as clips of Bruno’s concerts played.

Bruno was on the guitar as they sang “Tayo na magpugay” and “Dancing in Manila,” and it felt like an extension of his concerts where everyone in attendance were enamored by his vocals.

As a clip of confetti raining down inside the Philippine Arena ended the video, Bruno still managed to yell out “Mahal kita, Manila!”

On both nights, Bruno sang a number of his hits from across the years including “Treasure,” “Marry You,” “When I Was Your Man,” “Locked Out of Heaven,” and “Just The Way You Are.” Bruno also performed songs from his Grammywinning album “24 Magic,” such as “Versace on the Floor,” “Finesse,” “That’s What I Like,” “Calling All My Lovelies,” and the album’s eponymous lead single. Toward the end he even sang a medley of hits he was involved in: “F**k You” by CeeLo Green, “Young, Wild & Free” by Wiz Khalifa, “Grenade” where he asked for more dramatic smoke; “Talking to the Moon,” “Nothin’ On You” by B.o.B., and Silk Sonic’s “Leave the Door Open.” n