The San Diego County unemployment rate was 4.9% in June, up from 4% in May, and above last year's 4.4%, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.
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This year, San Diego will hold several events and festivities to commemorate the Day of the Dead.
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Some San Diego County beach areas are closed to swimmers and surfers Monday because of high bacteria levels, according to county health officials.
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This weekend in the arts: San Diego Symphony plays Texu Kim; dance on the Trolley route; Revision's wicker kintsugi art; "Primary Trust"; Ballet Collective San Diego; Marialena de la Hoz at Art Produce; plus live music picks and more.
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A memorial is now part of a new prayer garden at St. Augustine High School, while another is a plaque at the crash site.
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Future developments on some shelters and scheduled closures of several temporary shelters means that the city's current shelter bed count could drop in coming months.
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The plan does not have a concrete plan for how to fund the dramatic changes it intends.
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A California bill that seeks to reform how lemon car law disputes are resolved was passed with little time for public input or legislative debate.
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Several San Diego County beaches are closed to swimmers and surfers Monday because of high bacteria levels, according to county health officials.
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This weekend the annual Pacific Islander Festival returns for the 30th anniversary celebration.
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This week the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in four years, making it easier to borrow money.
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