City News Service

One day after noxious odors from massive wastewater dumping prompted county health guidance for residents near the Tijuana River, County Supervisor Jim Desmond Tuesday called on the federal government to impose penalties against Mexico if it continues such dumping.

More than $23 million in funding for forest and vegetation management projects aimed at wildfire prevention will go the San Diego River Conservancy, as part of a statewide round of funding to address growing vegetation fire risks, Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said Monday.

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Julian area of San Diego County on Monday.

San Diego's Environmental Services Department will ask the San Diego City Council to begin the process for setting a monthly cost-recovery fee for trash and recycling collection.

Warm weather will continue for San Diego County Friday, with a subtle cooling trend expected through the weekend

A Mexican drug cartel leader convicted in the killing of DEA Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena has reportedly been freed from prison.

The announcement comes after a judge struck down San Diego's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, saying only the state can make that a requirement.

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.