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County, Solana Center offering discounted rain barrels
It's been pretty dry so far this winter, but the National Weather Service says... — Updated 2/12/2020
Board votes to reduce greenhouse gases, divert building debris from landfills
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Thursday, Jan. 29,... — Updated 2/6/2020
Giving, receiving, recycling
The gifts! The wrapping! The packages! The lights! Even the trees! The holiday season brings lots of stuff – lots of stuff that... — Updated 1/2/2020
This holiday season: Don't pack a pest
County of San Diego Communications The holidays are a time for traveling and sending gifts, which means it’s also time to make... — Updated 12/12/2019
Free sandbags and sand available for county residents
San Diego County recently experienced a second round of rainstorms, but if... — Updated 12/6/2019
This shopping season, be like Santa: check your receipts, check them twice
Thanksgiving and Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping events of the year,... — Updated 12/5/2019
Mouse in Escondido tests positive for hantavirus
A western harvest mouse collected in Escondido has tested positive for... — Updated 12/1/2019
Want to be Santa's Helper? It's Toys for Tots Time at County Airports
What would be cooler: getting to be Santa's helper, or putting a holiday smile... — Updated 11/30/2019
Mouse in Escondido tests positive for hantavirus
A western harvest mouse collected in Escondido has tested positive for... — Updated 11/30/2019
Hawk in Ramona tests positive for West Nile virus
A dead Cooper's hawk found in Ramona has tested positive for West Nile virus,... — Updated 11/21/2019
Thanksgiving leftovers, a terrible thing to waste
For a lot of families, one of the best things about Thanksgiving is all those... — Updated 11/19/2019
Holidays are coming; use these tips to get rid of junk mail
The holidays are coming, bringing friends, family – and unfortunately, more... — Updated 11/1/2019
Supervisors receive San Diego County Fire 5-year strategic plan
San Diego County supervisors received a 5-year strategic plan Tuesday, Sept. 24,... — Updated 10/4/2019
Got a rainy day fund? Get a discounted rain barrel!
The rainy season is coming, but you still have time to get a discounted rain... — Updated 10/2/2019
Board votes to preserve 300 acres of agricultural land
San Diego County supervisors voted Wednesday, Sept. 11, to pay property owners... — Updated 9/23/2019
County on track to meet 2020 greenhouse gas reduction target
San Diego County is on track to meet 2020 greenhouse gas reduction targets... — Updated 9/14/2019
County releases crop report
Three of San Diego County's Top 10 Crops reached their highest total values in... — Updated 8/27/2019
Orb weaver season is back
They're big. They're scary looking. And they spin enormous, circular webs that... — Updated 8/26/2019
Summer parties mean lots of cooking, so cook safely
Summers mean celebrations, get-togethers with families and friends, barbecues and... — Updated 8/24/2019
Deer mouse tests positive for hantavirus
A deer mouse trapped during routine monitoring in Warner Springs has tested... — Updated 8/13/2019
County receives state grant to help whack invasive weed
San Diego County has received a $53,966 state grant to continue efforts to... — Updated 6/17/2019
Solar permits issued by the county surge
San Diego County is on pace to have one of its busiest years for solar rooftop permits, and it could get busier as a 30% federal ta... — Updated 6/6/2019
Mouse tests positive for hantavirus
A deer mouse trapped in routine monitoring in the Fallbrook area has tested... — Updated 6/3/2019
Wings of Freedom Tour to come to McClellan-Palomar, Ramona airports
San Diego County residents can get a close-up look at an entire squadron of World... — Updated 5/6/2019
Supervisor Cox, health officials kick off mosquito, West Nile Virus prevention season
County Supervisor Greg Cox and public health and environmental health officials held a West Nile virus prevention kickoff event... — Updated 4/29/2019
