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Find Problems? 'Tell Us Now' app available in English and Spanish
San Diego Supervisor Greg Cox and San Diego County officials said Friday that the county’s “Tell Us Now” smartphone app is... — Updated 3/11/2019
County, Solana Center offer rain barrels for a drop in the bucket
January's rains have ended, but there are still a couple of potentially rainy... — Updated 2/1/2019 Full story
Mice test positive for hantavirus, the first in 2019
Five mice trapped in routine monitoring in southeastern, north central and north... — Updated 1/23/2019
Keep off Santa's naughty list – don't pack a pest
It could be mealy bugs in that homemade fruit basket, gypsy moth eggs hidden in... — Updated 12/26/2018
It's Toys for Tots time at Fallbrook Airpark
Santa's sleigh typically touches down on rooftops, not runways, but four county... — Updated 12/6/2018
Check those shopping receipts
Cash registers ring and sales are glistening, but make sure your shopping is sweet by double-checking those receipts to insure... — Updated 11/30/2018
Board of Supervisors approve new improved bike plan
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a new plan Wednesday that... — Updated 11/13/2018
Student artists can get free airtime on APCD calendar
Art doesn't just appear out of thin air; but it can come out of clean air. San... — Updated 10/26/2018
County website serves up information on restaurants
SAN DIEGO – It's got a new name, a new location and there's more on the menu.... — Updated 9/28/2018
Backyard bird owners urged to watch for Newcastle disease
It hasn't shown up here in San Diego County yet, but county Agriculture, Weights... — Updated 9/1/2018
A back to school quiz to save you money: check receipts
The back-to-school shopping season is back – and that makes it the perfect time for your first pop quiz of the new school year!... — Updated 8/28/2018
Beware of summer bugs that bite or sting
Living in San Diego County means enjoying the outdoors, whether it's hitting the... — Updated 8/10/2018
Agriculture rising in new crop report
Agriculture values sprouted for a second straight year in the annual County Crop... — Updated 7/1/2018
Ten tips to keep pool season safe and clean
The summer solstice, the first official day of summer, has arrived – which... — Updated 6/30/2018
Typhus case prompts flea protection warning
County health officials are urging pet owners who let their animals outside to... — Updated 7/9/2018
Invasive 'Aussie Mozzie' found in San Diego County
San Diego County residents now have one more reason to find and dump out... — Updated 6/15/2018
Check water conditions before hitting the beach
The Memorial Day weekend marked the unofficial start of summer around San Diego County, and that means it’s time to start... — Updated 6/15/2018
Five tips for a great, and safe, spring cleaning
It's still cool outside, but spring has sprung – and that means it's time... — Updated 4/21/2018
County seeks public's help with mosquito prevention
With mosquito season near, San Diego County officials remind people that they need to dump out standing water and protect... — Updated 5/14/2018
Winter storm expected; free sandbags available
The National Weather Service is predicting rain around San Diego County this... — Updated 3/21/2018
Planning Commission recommends approval of County Climate Action Plan
The San Diego County Planning Commission voted 6-1 Jan. 18 to recommend that the County’s Board of Supervisors approve the... — Updated 2/9/2018
Deer mouse tests positive for hantavirus
A California deer mouse caught in routine trapping in the Santa Ysabel area has tested positive for the potentially deadly... — Updated 2/9/2018
Tips to stop wasting food
It’s a new year and you are resolved. Maybe you’ve already decided to exercise more, spend less, read more or learn a new... — Updated 1/30/2018
Tips to help keep ticks away
Sure, it's the winter season, but here in San Diego County it's also tick... — Updated 1/7/2018
Rain Finally Coming, Got Sandbags?
It's been a dry winter so far around San Diego County, but National Weather... — Updated 1/5/2018
