Environment
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Three ground squirrels trapped during routine monitoring on Palomar Mountain have tested positive for plague, County vector control officials said Wednesday. Officials said the squirrels represented a low risk of transmission because their blood tests showed their exposure to the bacteria was not recent, and because they did not carry large numbers of the types of fleas that could transmit the disease.
Public Safety
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s graduation time for the latest group of teens in a program that helps put them on the path to a sober life.
Families
Reading Time: 2 minutesBackpacks, clothes, shoes, rulers, pens, paper, art supplies…the list of items on a back-to-school list can seem daunting to any student and parent.
Health
Reading Time: 3 minutesBeing involved in a community health improvement project had a profound effect on Valeria Hernandez.
Government
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe County released the 2011 Crop Report, a cornucopia of statistics on the local agriculture industry.
Government
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The County Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) will host four meetings Sept. 19 and Sept. 20 in Lincoln Acres, Fallbrook, Ramona and Spring Valley to explain how to apply for federal community development funds and inform people about the process.
Library
Reading Time: 2 minutesKids – If you’re headed back to school, but you’re brain is still on “vacation”, the San Diego County Library (SDCL) may have just the thing for you.
Health
Reading Time: 2 minutesThree posters at Westfield Horton Plaza warn shoppers about the dangers of underage drinking.
Public Safety
Reading Time: 2 minutesChef Jeff Henderson shared the secrets of his transformation from felon to successful businessman and TV star.
