City News Service

With the Transportation Security Administration set to require Real ID for commercial airline passengers Wednesday, San Diego International Airport leaders are advising travelers to arrive early and be prepared.

More showers and thunderstorms were expected for some desert areas in San Diego County, with warmer weather expected to move in by mid-week.

The proposed budget comes as the county faces uncertainty driven by the economy and actions out of Washington, D.C.

San Diego's hotel tax will increase Thursday, years after it was approved by voters and as the city faces an ongoing budget crunch.

Starting May 7, TSA officers will require passengers to present state- issued identification or driver's license, or another acceptable form of identification for travelers 18 and older, to be REAL ID-compliant.

Federal grant funding that helps employ 30 mental health professionals across the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District will be terminated.

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.