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43 local schools make state 'Distinguished' list
SAN DIEGO -- More than 40 elementary schools around San Diego County were named California Distinguished Schools by the state Department of Education on Thursday. "The schools we are recognizing today demonstrate the incredible commitment of California's...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Forestry and Timber, Natural Resources
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Christmas tree farmer offers free trees
FOX 5 San Diego ReporterCARLSBAD, Calif. - A Carlsbad Christmas tree farmer is giving away trees to help students at a local elementary school. Jeremy Wilson is donating his profits and even giving away Christmas trees. He’s got 220 trees and four days to get them off...Tags: Holidays, Religious Festivals, Environmental Issues, Christmas, Forestry and Timber
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Zoo partnership works to save sensitive habitats
SAN DIEGO -- San Diego Zoo Global and Del Mar-based Nature and Culture International announced Wednesday a partnership to preserve sensitive ecosystems in Mexico and South America.
The initial project is aimed at preserving 1.3 million acres, including...Tags: Conservation, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Conservation
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2 die in chopper crash at Camp Pendleton
SAN DIEGO -- A military helicopter crashed in a remote area of Camp Pendleton, killing the two Marines on board and sparking a wildfire, base officials said Monday.
The crash took place after 1:05 p.m. at a training area near De Luz Road east of...Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Forestry and Timber, Aerospace Manufacturing, Natural Resources
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Mountain lion reported near school
POWAY, Calif. -- Deputies searched the area surrounding a Poway elementary school Tuesday after a resident reported seeing a mountain lion.
The cougar was reported near Chaparral Elementary School in the 1300 block of Edina Way at about 10:45, San...Tags: Elementary Schools, Schools, Parenting, Wildlife, Forestry and Timber
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Happy birthday, Yun Zi!
FOX 5 San Diego StaffSAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Zoo will celebrate the second birthday of its youngest giant panda Friday. Yun Zi, whose name means "son of cloud,'' will be fed an elaborate cake of ice, bamboo and fruit. The 2-year-old panda is the son of Bai Yun, a...Tags: China, Human Interest, Conservation, Wildlife, Endangered Species
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Cleveland National Forest issues elevated fire restrictions
FOX 5 San Diego StaffSAN DIEGO -- Cleveland National Forest announced that elevated fire restrictions were imposed Sunday as the dry ''forest fire season'' looms closer. The heightened restrictions are because of "dryer fuel conditions, higher temperatures and the likelihood...Tags: Wildfires, Wildlife, Forestry and Timber, Natural Resources
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Crews set fires to help reforest burned park
SAN DIEGO -- Plumes of smoke will be visible over the East County highlands Tuesday and Wednesday as state firefighting crews conduct controlled burns at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, officials said.
The prescribed fires near Paso Picacho Campground are...Tags: Wildlife, Forestry and Timber, Mike Mohler, Natural Resources
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Car sparks freeway wildfire
SAN DIEGO -- Authorities briefly shut down eastbound traffic on state Route 52 Tuesday so firefighters could battle a raging brush fire ignited by a burning car.
The fire started when a car caught fire on eastbound Route 52 west of Mast Boulevard at...Tags: Travel, Wildfires, University of California, San Diego, Transportation, Disasters and Accidents
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Toppled tree crushes cars in downtown La Jolla
FOX 5 San Diego StaffSAN DIEGO -- A giant eucalyptus tree toppled in downtown La Jolla Wednesday, crushing parked cars and narrowly missing a real estate agent. The tree, which was at least 100 feet tall, came crashing down in the 7700 block of Girard Avenue at 9:32 a.m.,...Tags: Human Interest, Motorvehicle Accidents, Homes, Real Estate, Transportation Accidents
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Wind-toppled tree crushes home
SAN DIEGO -- A Scripps Ranch home was crushed by a eucalyptus tree Sunday morning after strong winds blew through the area.
Terri Moreau and Molly, her daughter, were getting ready for church around 8:30 a.m. Sunday, when they heard the 100-foot tree...Tags: Weather Reports, Pine Hills, Natural Resources, Weather, Santa Ana
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Firefighters fully contain Lakeside fire
FOX 5 San Diego StaffA brush fire that burned more than 1,000 acres near El Capitan Reservoir, east of Lakeside, reached full containment Monday night, authorities said. The so-called Monte Fire was reported just after 1 p.m. Saturday on the north side of El Monte Road, said...Tags: San Diego (San Diego, California), Wildfires, Weather Reports, Disasters and Accidents, Forestry and Timber
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