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What Made the Headlines in 2017

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This year, we finally set the record straight on some bugs that have gotten, unjustifiably, a bad rap. You all found new trails to try out, new pets to adopt (for free) and new, at least to you, cars to bid on. Here are some of County News Center’s most popular stories of 2017:

Giant Mosquito? Mosquito-Eater? Nope, It’s a Crane Fly!

Crane Fly 4 High Res

 

12 Trails to Try in 2017

Santa Ysabel
Santa Ysabel

 

60 Fun and Free Things to Do in July

Fourth of July 2014 at Waterfront Park
Fourth of July 2014 at Waterfront Park

 

Lost Pets from Lilac Fire Still Unclaimed

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Cars, Trucks and Buses Hit County Auction Block

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Pet Adoption Fees Waived for Clear the Shelters

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County’s McClellan-Palomar Airport Gets Commercial Air Service

Cal Jet by Elite Airways will soon start flying a Bombardier CRJ700 jet out of McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Cal Jet by Elite Airways will soon start flying a Bombardier CRJ700 jet out of McClellan-Palomar Airport.

 

How to Protect Yourself From a Skimming Scam

How To Protect Yourself From A Skimming Scam

 

Why Do Some Trails Close When it Rains?

VIDEO: Why Do Some Trails Close When It Rains?

 

Map Shows Disaster Risks by Location

Map Shows Disaster Risks by Location

The good news is we’ve got more free, fun things, cute animals, must-know facts and auctions all year long. Don’t miss out on future County News Center stories like these in 2018! Sign up for email updates.