Environment

County to Seek Role in Solar Rate Hearings

| 3:01 PM

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The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted unanimously to seek a role in proceedings to decide whether the region’s solar power users will pay higher electricity rates.

Environment

Hantavirus Found In South Bay

| 3:27 PM

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A deer mouse trapped during routine monitoring last week in Chula Vista has tested positive for the potentially-deadly hantavirus.

 

Environment

Solar Permit Numbers Rising Despite Struggling Economy

| 8:55 AM

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Despite the still-struggling economy and widespread reports that banks are slow to lend money, more and more county residents are investing in solar photovoltaic, “PV” systems designed to turn sunlight into electricity for their homes.