Free Summer Movies In The Park Are Back
May 13, 2013 | 12:27 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The series starts this weekend and will include dozens of movies at parks around the county.
Stories by Gig Conaughton
Palomar Mountain Squirrel Tests Positive for Plague
May 10, 2013 | 8:35 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
County environmental health officials urged campers and hikers to take simple steps to protect themselves Friday after routine monitoring and testing showed that a ground squirrel on Palomar Mountain had plague.
It’s Spring – Do You Know Where Your Oysters Are From?
Apr. 28, 2013 | 9:00 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County advises it’s the season when oysters from certain locations can cause serious health problems if not prepared correctly.
Board Appoints Members of New Citizen Review Committee
Apr. 24, 2013 | 3:43 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors appointed seven members of a new citizen’s review committee Wednesday to help the County improve its land use permitting process.
Supes Vote to Continue Del Mar Fairgrounds Talks
Apr. 23, 2013 | 4:00 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
San Diego County supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to continue talks with the state that could lead to more local control of the Del Mar Fairgrounds — home of two of the region’s most popular and traditional events, the San Diego County Fair and the Del Mar summer horse racing season.
Chairman Cox, County Kick Off 2013 West Nile virus Prevention Campaign
Apr. 17, 2013 | 1:37 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
“Protect, Prevent, Report!” County Board of Supervisors Chairman Greg Cox and Deputy Public Health Officer Dr. Eric McDonald reminded the public how to protect themselves as the 2013 West Nile virus season arrived.
Ticks Found Near Los Penasquitos Canyon Test Positive for Tularemia
Apr. 9, 2013 | 9:42 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County is urging hikers to be careful and use insect repellent.