Federal Government Pledges $250M to Address San Diego Border Sewage Crisis
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A major federal funding initiative aims to tackle the severe sewage crisis affecting Imperial Beach and San Diego communities. The $250 million investment will upgrade the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant, addressing public health concerns and prolonged beach closures.
Deadly Tick-Borne Disease Claims Three Lives After Cross-Border Exposure
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A rare outbreak of Rocky Mountain spotted fever has killed three people in California, with all cases linked to tick exposure in Tecate, Mexico. The cluster of six cases between July 2023 and January 2024 marks an alarming increase from California's typical annual average of one case.