Health
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A dead American Crow recently found in the North Park area has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), prompting County environmental health officials to remind people to protect themselves from mosquitoes that can transmit the virus to people.
Agriculture
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has declared a new quarantine area affecting Spring Valley, Bonita and five cities in San Diego County after Mexican fruit flies were found during a routine inspection in La Mesa.
Agriculture
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) declared a new citrus quarantine in Ramona on March 2 after detecting the fatal citrus-greening disease known as Huanglongbing (HLB) in two residential citrus trees during regular inspections.
Transportation
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The Board of Supervisors approved three major infrastructure projects to improve safety, mobility and sustainability in unincorporated communities: new traffic signals in Lakeside and Fallbrook, road upgrades in Valley Center and a stormwater filtration project in Fallbrook.
Government
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The Board of Supervisors has approved changes to the County Zoning Ordinance that allow amplified live music at boutique wineries—small-scale operations that sell wine and offer public tasting areas.
Parks and Rec
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With help from the Swingin’ Friar, the County marked the official reopening and renaming of the former Miracle Field to Padres Park at San Dieguito Park.
Health
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The County detected hantavirus in a Western harvest mouse found near Los Penasquitos Ranch House (92129) during a routine inspection.