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They creep, crawl and even sprint across the ground hunting prey. San Diego is home to a surprising variety of spiders, including the Orb Weaver and Wolf spiders, Black Widows, Brown Recluse and even those hairy tarantulas! Most of us spot them and jump back, maybe even scream, but County Agricultural Scientist Tyler Tkachuk actually enjoys them.
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Back to school season is here, and so is the shopping spree that comes with it. As you stock up on supplies, clothes and lunchbox essentials, it’s the perfect time for a quick reminder: always double check your receipts. Even the best stores can accidentally overcharge — and those small errors add up.
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If you purchased a Desert Willow plant from Costco between June 24 and July 3, 2026, it may contain two invasive agricultural pests: the Broad-headed Sharpshooter and the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter. Please check and let us know if you find them.
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has expanded a Mexican fruit fly quarantine in San Diego County after the pest was detected during routine inspections in El Cajon and Spring Valley.
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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.
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It’s back-to-school time and that means shopping for school supplies. And that also means, a reminder to check your receipts!
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Finding a certified farmers’ market near you is now easier than ever. The County launched a new interactive website Wednesday that allows you pinpoint locations, dates, times and much more.
