City News Service

The 5.75% rate hike will be applied to Alpine, Campo, East Otay Mesa, Julian, Lakeside, Pine Valley, Spring Valley and Winter Gardens.

Amy Reichert, who challenged embattled San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher last year in the District 4 race, will run for the seat again if a special election is held later this year as expected, she announced Wednesday.

On Monday, four San Diego County residents accused of bilking state child care benefits programs out of millions, were arraigned in federal court.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward with a special election on Aug. 15.

Air pollution has longed been linked to poor health outcomes, but in a report released on Monday from a team of researchers led by scientists at UC San Diego, it was also said to create a significantly greater risk of dementia.

Forecasters are predicting widespread rain over San Diego County Tuesday, the National Weather Service said. The remainder of the week should see more periods of rain and much cooler conditions.

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.