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Del Mar Fairgrounds Asks Public To Write Politicians For COVID-19 Funds
- May 29
- By City News Service
The 22nd District Agricultural Association, which runs the fairgrounds, asked Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier this month to allocate $20 million of the state's portion of the economic aid package approved by Congress in March to assist government agencies as part of COVID-19 relief.
LA Times: Two Horses That Died At Del Mar Ended Up At A Rendering Plant
- May 29
- By City News Service
Two horses that died when they collided while training at the Del Mar Racetrack last summer were processed into animal by-products instead of being taken to a UC Davis Animal Health and Safety Laboratory per protocol.
Lawmaker Urges New Sea Bluff Reinforcement Regulations
- May 26
- By City News Service
The legislation presented by Sen. Patricia Bates, R-Laguna Niguel, to the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee in Sacramento would obligate public agencies and private owners of seafront property in San Diego and Orange Counties to mitigate coastal erosion.
SD County Officials Begin Coronavirus Testing In Rural Communities
- May 26
- By City News Service
Drive-up testing began at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Julian Library on Highway 78. It will then move to Pine Valley on Wednesday, Valley Center on Thursday, Borrego Springs on Friday and Potrero on Saturday.
SANDAG Board Votes to Connect Buena Vista Lagoon to Ocean
- May 23
- By City News Service
SANDAG recommended that the 220-acre Buena Vista lagoon and associated wetland habitat be connected to the ocean to become a saltwater lagoon after a 2018 environmental impact report.
Fire Crews To Conduct Prescribed Burn Saturday At Camp Pendleton
- May 22
- By City News Service
Base officials warned that smoke will be visible from Oceanside, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Vista and Interstate 15 for up to six hours.
Casino Pauma To Remain Closed, Bucking Local Tribal Casino Trend
- May 20
- By City News Service
The casino has been closed since March 15 and will remain shuttered until further notice, according to a statement released on the casino's website.
San Diego Is Shrinking Carbon Footprint During Coronavirus Shutdown
- May 19
- By Erik Anderson
Teleworking is a revelation for climate advocates coming up with ways to shrink San Diego's carbon footprint.
Rare Whale Washes Up At San Onofre State Beach With Bullet Hole In It
- May 18
- By City News Service
The discovery of the nearly nine-foot whale happened on Friday when a lifeguard spotted the creature lying on the rocks.
CSU San Marcos To Hold Parade For Graduates With Commencement Canceled By Coronavirus
- May 14
- By Bennett Lacy
CSU San Marcos will celebrate this year's graduating class with a rolling tribute on campus after COVID-19 forced the cancellation of commencement.
Oceanside Gym Owner Reopens Again In Violation Of Health Orders
- May 13
- By Matt Hoffman
The owner of MetroFlex gym in Oceanside and dozens of others gathered Wednesday to protest COVID-19 restrictions.
'Not Realistic Standards': San Diego Politicians Want To Decide How To Reopen Businesses
- May 11
- By Matt Hoffman
Political leaders in San Diego say state requirements to reopen businesses are too strict. Meanwhile businesses in Oceanside plan to reopen in violation of local health orders.
Encinitas City Council Stops Traffic Cameras At Red Lights
- May 11
- By Associated Press
The Encinitas City Council voted not to renew a contract with camera provider Redflex, ending a program that has operated for about 15 years. The contract is scheduled to expire Wednesday.
Shark Attacks Surfer Off Moonlight Beach
- April 29
- By City News Service
Medics took the victim, whose name and age were not immediately available, to Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas for treatment of minor injuries.
Palomar Health To Lay Off 317 Employees, Citing Lack Of Revenue
- April 28
- By City News Service
According to the hospital, it has seen a 45% to 50% decrease in overall patient visits since the coronavirus outbreak began, absorbing a $5.7 million operating loss in March, "with losses in April expected to be worse, yet hard to estimate given the uncertainty of the virus."
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