City News Service

San Diego dog lovers who have had their NFL team knocked out of playoff contention have something to root for this year, with the Helen Woodward Animal Center sending two puppy brothers to the annual Animal Planet Puppy Bowl.

Several beaches and bodies of water — including San Diego Bay — remain closed Tuesday owing to sewage spills, according to the county's Department of Environmental Health and Quality.

Some impacted: Julian Union Elementary School District, Julian Union High School District and Mountain Empire Unified School District.

Once crews arrived, they found the victims stuck on an island, and some in the water, according to fire officials.

A powerful Pacific storm will continue to bring widespread rain, mountain snow and strong winds to San Diego County through Tuesday.

May "Maya" Millete, who disappeared two years ago after she was allegedly murdered by her husband, described in text messages that her husband had routinely been engaging in controlling, abusive behavior, it was revealed in court today.

After two months of closure, rail service between Orange County and San Diego County resumed Monday on both Metrolink and Amtrak lines.

The weather forecast has led the Padres to cancel FanFest on Sunday.

There were no reports of any damage or public threats related to the quake.