City News Service

Pointing to rising anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, hostility and legislation, more than 140 San Diego-area organizations, elected and faith leaders and businesses issued a joint statement Monday supporting Pride events.

County Chief Medical Officer Dr. Eric McDonald is replacing the outgoing Nick Macchione.

The tracks had been closed for about a month starting in late April due to the unstable hillside. But the tracks reopened on May 27.

The Witch Creek Fire started Oct. 21, 2007, when Santa Ana winds knocked down power lines east of Ramona.

Light rain from the deep marine layer was expected Monday night for coastal areas into the western valleys.

The program will run through Oct. 31. Sites include the county's 33 library branches, community centers and other locations across the county.

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.