City News Service

A monthlong anti-human trafficking operation targeting suspected traffickers and prospective commercial sex customers resulted in 48 arrests in San Diego and National City, authorities announced.

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose for the 14th consecutive day Tuesday and 19th time in the last 21 days, increasing 1.4 cents to $4.814, its highest amount since Dec. 5.

After a warm day Monday, a cold weather system will push across the region starting Tuesday.

The number of people hospitalized in San Diego County with the coronavirus has fallen by five to 238, according to the latest state data.

COVID-19 cases rose slightly over the last week, prompting San Diego County public health officials to once again urge residents to get vaccinated and boosted.

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County recorded its largest increase since Oct. 1 Friday, rising 3.1 cents to $4.768, its highest amount since Dec. 6.

Mayor Todd Gloria and City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera Wednesday announced an update to San Diego's climate action initiative.

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.