City News Service

Communities across San Diego County will mark the United States' 247th birthday.

The Ocean Beach Pier, which has been closed for six months due to winter storm damage, will reopen Saturday.

The lawsuit, filed in 2021 accused Sheriff's Department officials of not taking enough steps to protect incarcerated people from contracting COVID-19 — especially those who were particularly vulnerable to becoming infected.

A judge is expected to rule Monday on whether a doctor and nurse at the Las Colinas jail in Santee will go to trial.

Essential services such as emergency animal control and law enforcement will continue as normal, according to the county.

To avoid Independence Day vehicle traffic hassles, Metropolitan Transit System officials Friday urged county residents to use public transportation.

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.