West Nile Outbreak Hits U.S. Record, Prompts Local Reminder
Aug. 22, 2012 | 2:23 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The CDC reports human cases nationwide have reached an all-time high. Make sure you know the steps to protect yourself.
Month: August 2012
Three Squirrels on Palomar Mountain Test Positive for Plague
Aug. 22, 2012 | 10:05 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Three ground squirrels trapped during routine monitoring on Palomar Mountain have tested positive for plague, County vector control officials said Wednesday. Officials said the squirrels represented a low risk of transmission because their blood tests showed their exposure to the bacteria was not recent, and because they did not carry large numbers of the types of fleas that could transmit the disease.
Serious Teen Drug Abusers Find Success in Juvenile Drug Court
Aug. 22, 2012 | 9:57 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
It’s graduation time for the latest group of teens in a program that helps put them on the path to a sober life.
Foster Youth Enjoy Back-to-School Shopping Spree
Aug. 21, 2012 | 4:28 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Backpacks, clothes, shoes, rulers, pens, paper, art supplies…the list of items on a back-to-school list can seem daunting to any student and parent.
Escondido Youth Create Change in Their Community
Aug. 20, 2012 | 9:23 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
Being involved in a community health improvement project had a profound effect on Valeria Hernandez.
Pet of the Week – Tallulah
Aug. 18, 2012 | 8:00 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
The Paw-fect Tail!
VIDEO: Report Details Top Crops
Aug. 17, 2012 | 2:09 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The County released the 2011 Crop Report, a cornucopia of statistics on the local agriculture industry.