Agriculture
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Agriculture values sprouted for a second straight year in the annual County Crop Report, helped by 20-plus percent increases in the value of lemons, miscellaneous vegetables and tomatoes, and a continued renaissance for oranges.
Environment
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The County of San Diego is scheduled Wednesday to drop its second round of larvicide of the year on roughly 48 rivers, streams, ponds and other waterways to kill mosquito larvae.
Environment
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San Diego County residents now have another reason to find and dump out standing water in and around their homes to fight mosquitoes — the aggressive, day-biting “Aussie Mozzie” has arrived.
Health
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County health officials are urging pet owners who let their animals outside to protect their pets — and themselves — from fleas after a county resident has recovered from a relatively rare but potentially deadly form of typhus.
Environment
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Summer’s here and it’s time to start hitting the beaches! And it’s a good time to check out the County’s “Check In Before You Get In,” app that lets you check beach water quality right from your smartphone or laptop.
Environment
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With temperatures rising this weekend and summer coming, the County of San Diego is scheduled on Wednesday to drop its first round of larvicide this year on roughly 48 rivers, streams, ponds and other waterways to kill mosquito larvae.
Consumer
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It’s still cool outside, but spring has sprung — and that means it’s time again to break out the supplies, roll up your sleeves and start those major spring cleaning projects. We have five tips to make this your best, safest, spring cleaning ever.