City of San Diego receives $5 million grant to address gang and gun violence

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A San Diego City Council commission was awarded $5 million to combat gang- and gun-related violence, the city announced Thursday.

The grant comes from the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), which provides support for adults and juvenile systems, violence reduction and public safety.

The funding will go towards the Gang Prevention and Intervention Commission’s Cohort 5 Program…

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