Plant harmful to dogs emerges on La Jolla Bike Path
A plant known to be potentially harmful to dogs has begun sprouting along the La Jolla Bike Path, with volunteers urging people who walk their dogs there to stay on the paved areas and be cautious.
The grassy plant, known as foxtail, is prolific at this time of year, volunteers told the La Jolla Parks & Beaches board during its March 23 meeting. Foxtails are considered dangerous to pets because they are barbed and can penetrate a dog’s skin, ears, nose, eyes and paws and do not fall out on their own. They also can cause internal infections or damage.
Those who use the path with their dogs are encouraged to contact a veterinarian if a foxtail barb is found.
Police blotter
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March 8
• Vandalism: 6900 block Country Club Drive, 10:30 p.m.
March 20
• Residential burglary: 5100 block La Jolla Boulevard, 11 a.m.
• Felony shoplifting: 1100 block Prospect Street, 3:20 p.m.
March 21
• Battery: Bonair Street at La Jolla Boulevard, 1 a.m.
• Commercial burglary: 5200 block La Jolla Hermosa Avenue, 10 a.m.
• Petty theft: 300 block Marine Street, 4 p.m.
March 22
• Felony vandalism: 1600 block Crespo Street 2:20 a.m.
• Petty theft: 6500 block Vista del Mar Avenue, 3:30 p.m.
March 23
• Battery: 5500 block Via Callado, 8:30 a.m.
• Felony vandalism: 700 block Pearl Street, 5 p.m.
• Commercial burglary: 7700 block Herschel Avenue, 6 p.m.
March 26
• Driving under the influence (alcohol): 600 block Genter Street, 2:38 a.m.
• Felony grand theft: 7700 block Girard Avenue, 9:30 a.m.
March 27
• Felony vehicle theft: Dorado Court at Paseo Dorado, 9 p.m.
March 28
• Residential burglary: 9700 block Black Gold Road, 1:08 p.m. ♦