City News Service

The San Diego City Council Tuesday made Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery, a paid holiday for city employees.

Springtime is off to a wet and cold start in the San Diego area, with more rain and mountain snowfalls in store Tuesday.

A storm system is on tap for Tuesday and Wednesday. This storm is expected to bring periods of moderate to heavy rain and mountain snowfall beginning Tuesday.

That project is intended to provide a long-term solution for the 56-year-old OB Pier.

The San Diego City Attorney's Office sued automakers Hyundai and Kia on Friday for allegedly failing to equip their vehicles with sufficient anti-theft technology, which the city says contributed to a recent uptick in car thefts throughout San Diego.

Superior Court Judge Carlos Varela did not believe the circumstances of the case have changed and ordered Jacqueline Ma to remain in custody without bail.

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive-heat warning, effective from 10 a.m. Tuesday to 8 p.m. next Monday.

The department is looking to fill over 400 positions, and willing to pay tens of thousands of dollars in signing bonuses to attract new employees.

It's going to feel a lot like summer across much of San Diego County starting Wednesday.