City News Service

The executive order signed by President Joe Biden Tuesday sharply curtails the number of migrants who can make asylum claims. It drew criticism from both sides of the political divide.

The Cool Zones program will run through Oct. 31. Sites include the county's 33 branch libraries, community centers and other locations across the county.

Palomar Health has agreed to pay $250,000 to resolve allegations that fentanyl was diverted from one of its facilities in Escondido.

The water area at a beach in Del Mar was closed to swimmers and surfers Monday.

Workers hit the picket lines Monday morning at UC San Diego and UC Santa Barbara, with UC Irvine workers joining the lines Wednesday.

Friday is the last day to apply for a part of $1.16 million grant, provided by the Realtors Relief Foundation to assist flood survivors.

The announcement comes after a judge struck down San Diego's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, saying only the state can make that a requirement.

Earlier this month, supervisors unanimously voted to oppose any further placements of sexually violent predators until local jurisdictions are able to fully participate in the placement process, including having full veto authority.