Agriculture
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State Declares New Citrus Quarantine in Northern San Diego County

| 9:58 AM

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The California Department of Food and Agriculture has declared a new citrus quarantine in northern San Diego County and part of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, after finding a citrus tree in the San Clemente area with Huanglongbing, a disease fatal to citrus.

Consumer
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Happy Holidays! Don’t Pack a Pest

| 3:10 PM

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The holiday season means shipping gifts and not just through retailers. It’s a time when we personally mail packages to faraway friends and family. Or maybe even travel to deliver them in person and bring back gifts in return. Remember this―don’t pack a pest!

Environment
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County Releases Climate Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gases

| 1:30 PM

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The County of San Diego’s Draft Climate Action Plan, a blueprint for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the unincorporated area and at County facilities, is now available for public review and comment.