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Escondido, Calif., a Showcase for Fire-Resilient Building
Escondido, Calif., a Showcase for Fire-Resilient Building

New York Times

time6 days ago

  • Business
  • New York Times

Escondido, Calif., a Showcase for Fire-Resilient Building

Nestled in a valley in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains about 30 miles from both San Diego and the nearest Pacific beach, Escondido, Calif., has grown from an agricultural community known for its grapes and avocados into a town that attracts people looking for a more affordable version of the Southern California lifestyle. It's hotter than the coastal cities and is known for its traffic, both downsides. But Gina Mancuso, a real estate agent with eXp Realty of California, said government investments in traffic abatement, such as freeway express lanes, have brought the average commute to San Diego or nearby Carlsbad, Calif., to less than 30 minutes. Location: San Diego County, 30 miles north of San Diego, 100 miles south of Los Angeles Population: 148,119 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate) Area: 37 square miles Housing: 52 percent homeownership rate The vibe: This diverse town, founded in 1888, has a walkable downtown, parks, lakes, wineries and a center for the arts. However, Escondido, which translates from Spanish to 'hidden,' can't hide from the high risk of wildfire in the region. To address the problem, the homebuilder KB Home is constructing 64 homes in its new Dixon Trail development that meet high levels of fire preparedness developed by researchers at the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. A community of single-family homes, one-third of which have already sold, Dixon Trail has houses that range from about 2,000 to 3,000 square feet and have base prices from $1.067 million to $1.342 million. A 2024 demonstration of fire-resilient building inspired the project, said Steve Ruffner, president and regional general manager for KB Home Coastal in San Diego. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.

Animal services releases video of Spring Valley woman allegedly abusing Chihuahua
Animal services releases video of Spring Valley woman allegedly abusing Chihuahua

Yahoo

time7 days ago

  • Yahoo

Animal services releases video of Spring Valley woman allegedly abusing Chihuahua

SPRING VALLEY, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI)–Video released by the San Diego County Department of Animal Services shows alleged animal abuse and neglect, animal control officers say. A concerned resident took the video after witnessing what animal control officers say was a woman in Spring Valley hitting a chihuahua repeatedly with a wooden plank, then covering the dog with a plastic bucket and kicking the bucket. Spring Valley woman could face animal cruelty charges after striking Chihuahua 'It's disturbing, it's heartbreaking,' said Director Vaughn Maurice. 'It's just disgusting, no animal ever for any reason should be treated that way.' Over the weekend, animal control officers made contact with the woman at a Spring Valley apartment complex on Elkelton Boulevard. The woman has not yet been formally charged with any crime, but officers say she acknowledged the video and said she was upset because the dog went to the bathroom inside. 'Unfortunately, in cases like this, by the time we get to the animal, the animal is already deceased. That's not the case this time, so that's the good news,' said Maurice. The case has been forwarded to the District Attorney's office for review, and they'll decide whether or not to file any charges. The two-year-old dog will remain in the care of animal control officers until she's rehabilitated and ready to be placed into a new home. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword

Don't swim near these San Diego-area beaches, officials say. Here's why
Don't swim near these San Diego-area beaches, officials say. Here's why

Yahoo

time01-07-2025

  • Climate
  • Yahoo

Don't swim near these San Diego-area beaches, officials say. Here's why

(Above: The video above explains the meanings behind different coastal water quality signs) SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego County health officials recently issued new water contamination advisories that affect recreational activities on local beaches. The county's Department of Environmental Health and Quality added beaches Mission Bay, Coronado and Cardiff to its list of places where the bacteria levels in the water exceed acceptable health standards. This San Diego beach is considered one of the most polluted in U.S.: report The list of San Diego-area beaches under water contact advisories as of Monday are listed below: Area Station Date Advisory Issued Del Mar San Dieguito River outlet (150 feet north and south) June 24 La Jolla La Jolla Cove Beachline June 24 Ocean Beach – Dog Beach San Diego River outlet to 300 feet south June 25 Silver Strand Shoreline From north Carnation to south of Avenida Lunar June 25 Mission Bay Tecolote Shores (swim area) June 27 Cardiff State Beach Charthouse Parking Lot (300 feet north and south) June 27 Cardiff State Beach San Elijo Lagoon outlet June 27 Coronado Avenida Lunar June 28 Coronado Coronado Lifeguard Tower June 29 The La Jolla Children's Pool has been under a 'chronic advisory' since September 1997. In addition, two areas along the coast remain closed to the public, both of which are in south San Diego County. The shoreline along the Tijuana Slough, which stretches from the U.S.-Mexico border to the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge, has been closed since Dec. 8, 2021, due to water contamination. Meanwhile, the Imperial Beach shoreline from the south end of Seacoast Drive through Imperial Beach Pier has been closed for the same reason since Jan. 18 of this year. The current status of beach and bay closures, warnings and advisories can be found on the county's Beach & Bay Water Quality Program website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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