Dumanis says state’s decision will impact local justice system

The state’s decision to have some convicted felons detained at jails instead of prisons will change the way criminals are dealt with, according to San Diego’s district attorney.

The state’s decision to have some convicted felons detained at jails instead of prisons will change the way criminals are dealt with, according to San Diego’s district attorney.
County vector control officials are advising local hikers to seek medical attention if they become ill after getting a tick bite.
Several ticks collected last week in Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve’s Lopez Canyon tested positive for tularemia, also known as rabbit fever. The collection was due to routine monitoring, officials announced Friday (Oct. 28).
The Poway High girls golf team are hoping its strong showing at the North County Conference Tournament will help land it an at-large spot in the CIF San Diego Section championships.

To lower teen driver-related injuries and fatalities, a free fair for teens and their parents will be held Saturday in Rancho Bernardo.

Poway residents might have a not-so-secret weapon when it comes to surviving the next disaster — their neighbors.

Picnickers beware, because Renaissance re-enactors, pirates, musicians and more are taking over Felicita Park in Escondido for the annual Fall Renaissance Faire and “Pirates in the Park” 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 – Sunday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Nov. 5 – Sunday, Nov. 6.

Outstanding high school students are being honored with membership in the Fraternity of Academic and Civic Excellence (FACE), a program sponsored by the Pomerado Newspaper Group and Visual Photography. These students are selected by their schools for outstanding academic and community service.

Eating healthy is important for everyone, but it’s even more important for the nearly 26 million Americans who have diabetes – half of whom are over the age of 60.

Since his first year as a Realtor, Rick McCandless has been a top-producing agent for RE/MAX. He has won awards in every year of his real estate career, and continues to excel even in this more challenging market.

Rancho Bernardans in the Bernardo Heights area have Frank and Pat Möller to thank for there being less litter along street curbs.