City News Service

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.

San Diego Community College District Chancellor Carlos Cortez has resigned in order to care for his parents, who are experiencing health issues.

According to court documents, Josiah Hueso flew to Washington D.C. on Jan. 5, 2021 and marched with others to the Capitol. Prosecutors say he entered the building through a fire door and went into the office of the Senate Parliamentarian.

On Monday, the Conrad Prebys Foundation launched the $10 million Strengthening Health Access, Resources, and Excellence Initiative, intended to provide two-year grants of up to $250,000 per year to health clinics that serve communities with low socio-economic status.

Cunningham served more than eight years in prison for accepting bribes before being released in 2013. President Donald Trump pardoned him in 2021.

All evacuation orders tied to the Springs Fire in eastern San Diego County have been lifted as containment improved Friday, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department announced.

The forward rate of spread for the Steele Fire in Rancho San Diego has been stopped and completely contained, according to Cal Fire. Evacuation orders and road closures have been lifted.