Turns out, the antelope squirrel is one of the most common mammals seen in the Anza-Borrego Desert area, and easily identified by a white stripe along the side and short, rounded ears. This is a desert dweller, not commonly found west of the mountains that form the rim of the desert basin.

From the race for the city of San Diego's top office to a potential balance of power shift on the county Board of Supervisors, here are the top local races to watch in the 2024 election

Results for school district board races across San Diego County, including those for community colleges and the county Board of Education, are in. Also on ballots are 22 school district bond measures. On most of the measures, a “yes” vote authorizes millions in bonds to fund repairs, upgrades to school facilities and career-readiness programs.