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.

Veterans, service members and families marked the 82nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, with a ceremony at the museum Thursday.

A brush fire blackened scores of open acres in the area of Barnett Ranch County Preserve.

The lawsuit comes days after Fletcher announced he is taking a medical leave due to trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol abuse.