It’s been one year since the Union-Tribune began the hike of the week series. So this week, I’m reflecting on the highlights of the journey so far. Over the course of 52 hikes, I’ve logged more than 100 miles,

Los Angeles County reported five cases of locally contracted dengue this year, and Long Beach and Pasadena each had their first cases of locally acquired dengue in late 2023.

San Diego County confirms first locally acquired dengue fever case; vector control responds with targeted mosquito spraying.

First discovered: 3:39 p.m. Oct. 5 A new wildfire was reported today at 3:39 p.m. in San Diego County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Voters in San Diego County will soon get to choose who will fill three seats on the Board of Supervisors for the next four years.

The San Diego County Health Department is investigating the first-ever case of locally acquired dengue fever after an Escondido resident fell ill without a recent history of travel to endemic areas.

Initial location: San Diego County, Calif. A new wildfire was reported today at 1:40 p.m. in San Diego County. Border 74 Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause remains unknown.

The CDC said about one in four people infected with dengue will experience symptoms such as fever, nausea, rashes, aches, and pains.

San Diego County health officials Sunday reported their first case of locally acquired dengue virus, contracted by an Escondido resident.