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Cal Fire urges personal responsibility in protecting against wildfire
SACRAMENTO – Being proactive and prepared for wildfire is crucial to making our communities more resilient to the impacts of... — Updated 5/5/2021
By Earthquake Preparedness Month reminds residents: "Don't get caught off guard"
April was Earthquake Preparedness Month in California, and the County of San Diego’s Office of Emergency Services and California... — Updated 5/5/2021
Fallbrook cemetery to offer green burials
FALLBROOK – The Masonic Cemetery Association of Fallbrook is now certified by the Green Burial Council as a Hybrid Burial... — Updated 5/5/2021
Mellano Farm Stand celebrates 1 year anniversary with Mother's Day Festival
OCEANSIDE – Mellano & Company, a family operated flower farm just west of... — Updated 5/5/2021
USDA encourages the public to protect plants against invasive pests in April
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture declared April 2021 as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month. The... — Updated 4/28/2021
Save money on a home remodel project
Every homeowner has a defined budget they can allocate toward a remodeling projec... — Updated 4/28/2021
What consumers don't know about the sustainability of paper products
CHICAGO – As U.S. consumers become increasingly aware of the environmental impacts of the products they use every day, there... — Updated 4/28/2021
County approves road resurfacing list
San Diego County has approved its preliminary list of road segments to be resurfaced. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors... — Updated 4/21/2021
Explore DIY ideas to increase your home's value
Now as much as ever, your home may be a sanctuary for all kinds of expression,... — Updated 4/21/2021
Kitten season is anything but cute for animal shelters
KANAB, Utah – What may sound cute to the general public causes a shudder every... — Updated 4/21/2021
Wings of Change works with Boy Scouts to beautify community garden
FALLBROOK – Stephanie Holbrook, founder of Wings of Change and assistant Scoutm... — Updated 4/21/2021
SDG&E accepting applications for Environmental Champions Grant Program through April 30
SAN DIEGO – San Diego Gas and Electric has kicked off its 11th annual Environmental Champions grant program – an initiative... — Updated 4/14/2021
Roses are blooming but watch out for fungi
Many gardeners are having – or are about to have – their first flush of blooms. Climate change is influencing the weather and... — Updated 4/14/2021
Keep mosquitoes out of your backyard oasis
FALLBROOK – The value of a retreat-like backyard was never more apparent than... — Updated 4/14/2021
Earth Week cleanup aims to double its impact in San Diego County
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – After its postponement and production of a smaller cleanup in 2020 due to COVID-19, I Love A Clean San Diego C... — Updated 4/14/2021
$2.2 million in MWD overcharges returned to Fallbrook and Rainbow water agencies
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego County Water Authority has distributed $44.4 million to its 24 member agencies, including more than... — Updated 4/14/2021
San Diego Botanic Garden opens World of Orchids show
ENCINITAS – San Diego Botanic Garden's inaugural spring orchid showcase, World... — Updated 4/8/2021
FPUD approves programmable logic controller contract for reclamation plant
The Fallbrook Public Utility District approved a contract with SCADA Integrations to upgrade the conveyor system at FPUD’s Water... — Updated 4/8/2021
Discover the Anise Swallowtail Butterfly
FALLBROOK – The Anise Swallowtail, Papilio zelicaon Lucas, is a giant yellow bu... — Updated 4/8/2021
5 tips for spring cleaning your finances
FALLBROOK – Spring is officially here, and with the new season comes a fresh start and spring cleaning. And according to a recent... — Updated 4/8/2021
Variegation in horticulture: making light of plants
What are variegated plants, where do they come from, and how do they develop and... — Updated 4/1/2021
6 tips for older adults to travel safely
FALLBROOK – One of the perks of getting older is having more time to devote to... — Updated 4/1/2021
How to sell a car safely
FALLBROOK – More and more auto buyers are considering and purchasing pre owned... — Updated 4/1/2021
Sparky the Fire Dog celebrates his 70th birthday
QUINCY, Mass. – Sparky the Fire Dog, the official mascot of the National Fire... — Updated 3/24/2021
19th Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup to take place April 24
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – Residents can get into action this Earth Week by participating in the countywide 19th Annual Creek to Bay... — Updated 3/24/2021
