County Rescues Emaciated Horses
Jan. 12, 2012 | 6:00 AMReading Time: < 1 minuteThe horses had been abandoned in the community of Boulevard and now need new homes.
Board Approves 844-home Meadowood Project in Fallbrook
Jan. 11, 2012 | 5:32 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Meadowood Master Planned Community Wednesday, a project that would build 355 homes, 489 multi-family residences, trails, open space and a public park on 389 acres near Fallbrook.
Parole Denied for Cara Knott’s Killer
Jan. 11, 2012 | 3:09 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Parole was denied for the former California Highway Patrol officer convicted of killing 20-year-old Cara Knott in 1986, the District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday.
Supervisors Direct DPLU to Re-evaluate General Plan Requests
Jan. 9, 2012 | 5:48 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
County supervisors completed a three-day special meeting Wednesday, directing County planners to come back in May with a plan re-evaluating requests made by 56 property owners who want the County to change how the new general plan affects their land.
VIDEO: Campaign Launched to Combat Truancy
Jan. 9, 2012 | 4:29 PMReading Time: < 1 minuteThe new effort is aimed at getting businesses, community groups and the general public involved with keeping kids in school.
New Body Art Law Will Increase Safety Regulations
Jan. 9, 2012 | 3:36 PMReading Time: 2 minutesA new state law modeled largely on an existing San Diego County ordinance will mean stricter rules for businesses providing tattoos, piercings and other body art.
Supervisor Roberts Chosen as Board Chairman for 2012
Jan. 9, 2012 | 2:46 PMReading Time: 2 minutesCounty supervisors unanimously chose Supervisor Ron Roberts to succeed Supervisor Bill Horn as the board’s chairman.
Exotic Crane’s Owner Comes Forward
Jan. 9, 2012 | 12:11 PMReading Time: 2 minutesThe mystery of an African Crowned Crane found wandering in Encinitas did not last long.
DA’s Office Extradites Record Number of Fugitives from Mexico
Jan. 9, 2012 | 10:30 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The District Attorney’s Office announced today it extradited six fugitives from Mexico in 2011 – a record number – crediting a focus on relationship-building with law enforcement partners on both sides of the border.
VIDEO: Acoustic Showcase: Miss Erika Davies – “I Love You I Do”
Jan. 7, 2012 | 7:55 AMReading Time: < 1 minuteMiss Erika Davies brought her old-timey style to the El Cajon Library as part of the County Library’s Acoustic Showcase.