Thursday, June 2 2011 2:14 PM EDT2011-06-02 18:14:52 GMT
Thursday, June 2 2011 2:14 PM EDT2011-06-02 18:14:52 GMT
Federal officials are preparing to mobilize against San Diego's population of wild pigs, which they see as a threat to public health and the area's fragile ecosystem.
Federal officials are preparing to mobilize against San Diego's population of wild pigs, which they see as a threat to public health and the area's fragile ecosystem.
LAKESIDE, Calif. (AP) - The U. S. Forest Service wants to kill hundreds of wild pigs living and multiplying in San Diego County's backcountry. Several options are listed in a plan now open for public comment.
Officials see the pigs as a threat to fragile Cleveland National Forest ecosystems and to public health and safety.
The U-T San Diego says six years ago, a member of the Barona Band of Mission Indians was trying to start a hunting program when he released as many as 40 domestically raised Russian pigs behind El Capitan Reservoir.
Options in the federal eradication plan, which could cost millions, include trapping, hunting by helicopter and hunting on the ground with dogs.
Officials say the pigs are spread over 600,000 acres from Palomar Mountain to the U.-S.-Mexico border.
If you are looking for a splash of color, head to Borrego Springs to check-out the post-rain wild flower bloom. Experts said the recent weather has allowed plants to grow larger and created an unusual winter bloom. News 8's photojournalist Vello Vannak has the story.
If you are looking for a splash of color, head to Borrego Springs to check-out the post-rain wild flower bloom. Experts said the recent weather has allowed plants to grow larger and created an unusual winter bloom. News 8's photojournalist Vello Vannak has the story.
Friday, February 22 2019 8:37 PM EST2019-02-23 01:37:12 GMT
Marine Sergeant Miranda Perry and the puppy she saved while on deployment in Iraq were reunited Friday after months of being apart thanks to SPCA International.
Marine Sergeant Miranda Perry and the puppy she saved while on deployment in Iraq were reunited Friday after months of being apart thanks to SPCA International.
Friday, February 22 2019 8:29 PM EST2019-02-23 01:29:45 GMT
The RB High School student is speaking out about an anti-gay emoji going viral on social media. Courtney Stivers-Spitz noticed the emoji on Instagram and decided to take a stand.
The RB High School student is speaking out about an anti-gay emoji going viral on social media. Courtney Stivers-Spitz noticed the emoji on Instagram and decided to take a stand.
Friday, February 22 2019 6:41 PM EST2019-02-22 23:41:47 GMT
FILE - The measure, AB1066, now goes to the governor. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
FILE - The measure, AB1066, now goes to the governor. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, Friday announced legislation to help the state combat "underground economic crimes" like human trafficking and illegal pharmaceutical schemes.
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, Friday announced legislation to help the state combat "underground economic crimes" like human trafficking and illegal pharmaceutical schemes.
Friday, February 22 2019 4:41 PM EST2019-02-22 21:41:18 GMT
Chula Vista Police responded to a report of a missing person around 7:40am on Friday. The missing person's name is David Ennis and is described as a 90-year-old white male, 6-feet tall, clean shaven with balding gray hair.
Chula Vista Police responded to a report of a missing person around 7:40am on Friday. The missing person's name is David Ennis and is described as a 90-year-old white male, 6-feet tall, clean shaven with balding gray hair.
