City News Service

Pet adoption fees are waived throughout August as part of a national "Clear the Shelters" effort.

"Gas prices suddenly soared over the last week due to heat-related refinery outages that impacted some of the largest refineries in the country."

Monsoonal flow into the Southwest was expected to bring another warm, humid day.

Excessive heat warnings and advisories have expired for San Diego County Monday and monsoonal conditions are in the forecast for the start of the week, according to the National Weather Service.

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose Monday for the seventh consecutive day, increasing nine-tenths of a cent to $5.06.

With the head of the San Diego Association of Governments on the way out, leaders Monday commented on the agency chief's exit.

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.