Escondido Creek Conservancy finds rare fairy shrimp
ESCONDIDO —The Escondido Creek Conservancy recently discovered fairy shrimp near Hidden Meadows at the Mountain Meadow Preserve. This elusive species is fairly uncommon in San...
Environment
Seasonal temperatures expected in San Diego County
REGION — Dry weather and seasonal temperatures are expected across San Diego County for the upcoming week, with only minor fluctuations, weather forecasters said. Night...
North County couple discovers owl family during quarantine
REGION — For some people, sheltering in place has been a positive experience. They’ve used the time finishing unfinished business, connecting with old friends, cleaning...
Carlsbad’s ‘Godfather of Green’ reflects on Earth Day, memoir
CARLSBAD — Fifty years ago, a global movement was born, and one Carlsbad resident played a big role. Jerry Yudelson, known as the Godfather of...
Backyard beekeeping generates buzz in North County
How do you cultivate a healthier, more colorful home garden? For Encinitas resident Wes Leffingwell, the answer is simple — beekeeping. “In the last six...
Watchdog group’s petition to halt SONGS demolition rejected
REGION — A local watchdog group’s petition to halt the dismantling of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) did not meet the accepted criteria...
WaterSmart landscape contest winner named
The Vista Irrigation District board of directors recognized a customer for her entry in the district’s WaterSmart Landscape Contest....
Bayer pushes back on UCSD study linking Roundup to liver disease
German chemical company Bayer AG recently disputed a UC San Diego study that linked its weed killer Roundup to a rise in liver disease among...
Emergency contract to repair bluff approved
In the aftermath of an April 21 bluff collapse on Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar approved an emergency contract to implement a temporary repair....
