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A Wall In The Wilderness
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· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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In California, a mountain pass near Tecate Peak has been disrupted by construction activity. The area, located east of San Diego, has seen the use of bulldozers and dynamite to blast through chaparral. This has significantly altered the natural soundscape of the region, replacing the calls of birds and rustling of dry brush with loud explosions.
The construction is taking place on a stretch of high desert, with crews working to make changes to the landscape. Further details about the project are available from the source. -Mexico border region.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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