City News Service

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County increased Thursday for the ninth time in 10 days, rising 1 cent to $4.803, one day after increasing 1.7 cents.

Prosecutors moved Wednesday to dismiss the lone count against Friederike Von Lintig, 59, less than a week after an El Cajon jury voted 9-3 in favor of acquitting her in the Nov. 11, 2019, death of 24-year-old Elisa Serna.

Couples hoping to tie the knot on the most romantic day of the calendar will have the opportunity Wednesday, as the San Diego County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk has a limited number of appointments available to be married on Valentine's Day.

Romance scams are a type of online crime that bilks money from people seeking relationships via the internet.

The health and environmental impacts of continuing sewage spill from the Tijuana River into the ocean extend far beyond the waves.

San Diego residents still picking up the pieces from devastating floods on Jan. 22 will have some relief as the city will waive fees starting Tuesday for demolition, recycling and other recovery efforts.

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.