Health

More Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus

| 2:15 PM

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Mosquitoes collected recently in routine monitoring in the City Heights and Skyline neighborhoods of San Diego have tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting County officials to remind people to use the County’s “Prevent, Protect, Report” guidelines to keep mosquitoes from breeding and to protect themselves from mosquito-borne illnesses.

Health

People Get Up Close Look at Combatting Mosquitoes at County Event

| 2:43 PM

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Hundreds of people attended an outdoor open house hosted by County Vector Control Tuesday, held to educate the public about the importance of controlling vectors like mosquitoes that can transmit harmful diseases. 

Health
Aedes mosquito

County Reports First Locally Acquired Dengue Case  

| 8:57 AM

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The County is investigating the first ever case of locally acquired dengue. The Escondido resident who became sick with dengue did not travel to an area where the mosquito transmitted illness is common. No additional locally acquired cases have been identified at this time. 

Housing
Housing development plans

County Updates Plan for Sustainable Housing Options in Unincorporated Area

| 1:44 PM

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As part of its focus on climate action and equitable housing opportunities, the County is taking a closer look at where it makes the most sense to support future housing development in the unincorporated area.