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County Launches Recycle Right Campaign

| 9:30 AM

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Of course, you recycle! You care; you want to protect the environment. But are you recycling right? You might not be. If you’re putting the wrong items into your curbside blue bin, or even the right item in the wrong way,  you could be trashing your good intentions. And other people’s too.

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County Selects Local Projects for $21 Million in Grants to Improve Air Quality

| 10:30 AM

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The Air Pollution Control District has selected projects from 49 organizations to receive $21.3 million in grants that would keep 692 tons of climate-changing, greenhouse gas and pollution — roughly the weight of six space shuttle spacecraft — out of local skies.

Families

Hiking, Exploring, Learning, Fun; Lots of Free Stuff to do in July!

| 11:58 AM

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It’s the summer of coronavirus — but there are still some great, fun, free/or inexpensive things that kids, families and adults can do in July. And we’ve got a list!

Health

4 Wild Mice Collected in Campo Area Test Positive for Hantavirus

| 3:25 PM

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County officials are reminding people they should never sweep or vacuum up after rodents if they find them in living spaces like homes, garages, sheds and cabins, after four wild mice collected in routine monitoring tested positive for hantavirus.

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What are the Benefits of New Fru-hen-ds? Chick out this Backyard Chicken Webinar!

| 1:10 PM

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Been feeling “cooped up?” Looking for some new fru-hen-ds? Or maybe you’re just looking for ways to reduce waste, save money and even improve the quality of your soil? Check out this backyard chicken webinar!

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County Identifies Projects to Dramatically Reduce Tijuana River Valley Sewage

| 1:06 PM

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The County of San Diego has released a report that identifies 27 projects that could potentially reduce the flow of sewage from Mexico into the U.S. and Tijuana River Valley each year by as much as 91%, from 138 days to 12.