City News Service

In advance of Thursday's expected storm, plastic tarp was installed over a San Clemente hillside that gave way in early January.

Mayor Todd Gloria issued an evacuation warning to residents in flood-prone areas. Transportation to a temporary shelter will be provided by the city if needed.

It's meant to prevent drug deaths and overdoses, but the sheriff's department has rejected the proposal.

Nine community groups are joining with county representatives at four locations Wednesday to collect much-needed donations.

According to county officials, initial damage from last weeks' storm was estimated at $90 million across the region, and $4.1 million for the county itself.

Another significant spell of rainy and blustery conditions is bearing down this week on the San Diego area.

Mayor Todd Gloria and City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera Wednesday announced an update to San Diego's climate action initiative.

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.