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HiCaliber Horse Rescue still hasn’t left Valley Center ranch; founder blames critics
More than a week after its announced move-out date, HiCaliber Horse Rescue has not yet left the Valley Center ranch it rents. Read More »
Kindergarten vaccination rates decline in state and county; medical exemptions up
The vaccination rate for California kindergartners went down last school year, including in San Diego County, after hitting a record high the previous year. Read More »
HiCaliber Horse Rescue approaching move-out date, mum on details
The attorney for HiCaliber Horse Rescue has said the nonprofit planned to move out of its Valley Center ranch by mid-September, but no one from the group would confirm that Friday. Read More »
The nitty gritty on horse rescues in San Diego County
Because San Diego County is a popular location for horse owners, stables and rescues, we wanted to share what we’ve learned about the local horse community. Read More »
Methane levels at Otay Ranch housing project lower by half, new report says
Methane levels at a multimillion-dollar Otay Ranch housing project dropped by more than 50 percent during a recent six-month period, according to a new report, but the source of the gas has yet to be found. Read More »
San Diego County’s most polluted neighborhoods could get new air monitors
Some of San Diego County’s most polluted neighborhoods could get 25 new air quality monitoring stations by the end of the year. Read More »
HiCaliber horses not welcome at parade over fears they’ll infect other animals
HiCaliber Horse Rescue has been asked not to bring its horses to the Valley Center Western Days Parade on Saturday because of concerns some of its horses have a highly contagious equine disease called strangles. The decision was made following a Western Days board meeting Monday night that more than a dozen people attended at the Valley Center library. Most ... Read More »
Lake San Marcos developer not fined for years of building violations
San Diego County has warned and cited a developer four times since 2014 over building violations in a Lake San Marcos community of more than 2,000 homes. So far, the county has taken no action to impose fines that could reach more than half a million dollars. Nearby residents are frustrated with the county for not doing more to make ... Read More »
HiCaliber Horse Rescue shutting down amid investigations
HiCaliber Horse Rescue is closing, according to a Facebook post on Saturday. The nonprofit is mired in allegations of fraud and animal abuse. Read More »