City News Service

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose on Friday for the fifth time in seven days following a run of 10 decreases in 11 days that dropped it to its lowest amount since Feb. 15.

San Diego County health officials released an updated water contact closure and advisory list on Friday for county beaches.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several new crime- and law enforcement-related bills into law during the last state legislative session.

A high-surf and a coastal flood advisory will be in effect all weekend at San Diego County beaches.

Law enforcement, emergency animal control response and other essential services will continue through the holiday.

The California Highway Patrol on Wednesday released a set of traffic safety laws passed this year.

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.