Three incarcerated people said officials at the San Diego County prison restricted access to large fans and ice water last month, even as temperatures rose above 90 degrees indoors.
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Judges determined the city had failed to present evidence justifying its use of a tiered rate structure for single-family homes. Instead, the city is considering one water rate for all customers. -
The San Diego City Council on Tuesday voted to declare a state of emergency in the city ahead of potentially severe weather associated with the coming El Niño season. -
It’s a problem California lawmakers are trying to address with a new law that will phase disposable nicotine vapes out of stores across the state starting in 2028. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 762, which prohibits the sale of disposable vapes by 2028. -
The new field of "smoke ecology" examines how wildfire smoke perturbs wild places and animals — and what might be done to prevent its worst mayhem. -
Masses were moved outdoors after record-high heat made the house of worship too hot. -
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for portions of the county until Oct. 8. -
San Diego Climate Week runs through Oct. 8 with summits on land, air and fire. -
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Scientists have known about Kelvin waves for years. Public curiosity is growing. -
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.
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