Weather

Catherine Breed swims somewhere along the California coast in September, a journey she began in July.

Courtesy of Catherine Breed

She’s about to break a new record. But she’ll have to swim around sewage pollution first

Tammy Murga

Ultra-endurance swimmer Catherine Breed has been raising awareness about ocean conservation as she becomes the first person to swim the entire California coast.

Wind blows through palm trees in San Diego, Calif. Feb. 22, 2023.

Lara McCaffrey

KPBS

Public Safety

Hot weather and winds raise California wildfire threat as power shutoffs start

An electric-powered school bus rumbles to life at Chula Vista Elementary School District on Oct. 12, 2021.

Matthew Bowler

KPBS

Health

Chula Vista school board members raise concerns about extreme heat on buses

Heidi de Marco

Faith & Spirituality

Our Lady of Angels Church is among many without A/C during San Diego’s heat wave

Audy McAfee

Masses were moved outdoors after record-high heat made the house of worship too hot.
Public Safety

Extreme heat to remain in San Diego County most of the week

City News Service

Beaches and coastal areas are experiencing an unusual heat wave as well, as offshore winds limit the normal cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean.
Living

'You don’t have an option.' How outdoor workers in East County are coping with the heat

Alexander Nguyen

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for portions of the county until Oct. 8.
Environment

Surfers in hazmat suits? San Diego Climate Week is back with 200 events

Tammy Murga

San Diego Climate Week runs through Oct. 8 with summits on land, air and fire.
Public Safety

Mayor Gloria declares local emergency ahead of expected heavy El Niño season

City News Service
Public Safety

SDG&E initiates power shutoffs amid extreme heat, Santa Ana winds

City News Service

The utility's Emergency Operations Center is monitoring the extreme heat, high winds, and severe wildfire conditions and will continue to de- energize equipment for safety as conditions warrant
Environment

SDG&E prepares for prolonged heat wave and increased energy demand

City News Service

San Diego Gas & Electric is taking proactive steps to prepare for an expected prolonged heat wave this week, increasing energy demand and changing weather conditions across the region.
National

Hurricane Polo's remnants bringing more rain to flood-struck U.S. Southwest

The Associated Press

The storm's remnants battered the U.S. Southwest, flooding roadways and forcing residents in small New Mexico towns to evacuate over concerns about a dam failing.
Living

Hurricanes to affect San Diego weather this week

City News Service

A pair of Pacific hurricanes will influence San Diego County weather early this week, primarily by sending tropical moisture and ocean swells northward toward Southern California, before a drying and warming trend takes hold for the remainder of the week.
Environment

Mexico's Baja California braces for Hurricane Polo as Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii

The Associated Press

Hurricane Nolo edged further away from the Hawaiian Islands on Sunday as major Hurricane Polo bore down on Mexico's Baja California peninsula with a threat of storm surge, high winds and heavy rains.