City News Service

The North County Transit District's Board of Directors Monday named a transportation official who has served leadership roles in Texas and Denver as the agency's interim executive director.

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose Monday for the 21st consecutive day, increasing four-tenths of a cent to $5.205.

High pressure to the east was expected to bring warm temperatures to inland San Diego County for the middle of this week with the peak of the heat Tuesday through Thursday, the National Weather Service said Monday.

Once on the ground in Lahaina, the team will assist with search and rescue efforts, animal care and more.

The new shelter — a former motel in Barrio Logan — will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The 184-acre brush fire in the area of Barnett Ranch County Preserve is 80% contained.

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.