City News Service

What organizers bill as "America's largest balloon parade" consists of 24 giant balloons, three floats, 18 specialty units and 12 marching bands.

It is 2 cents more than one week ago, 63 cents lower than one month ago and 16.1 cents cheaper than one year ago.

Peak screening hours at airport checkpoints are 5-7 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. With holiday delays, passengers could see extended wait times of up to an hour.

Several cars were damaged and power lines were downed in the blaze, officials said.

Starting Monday through Jan. 23, San Diegans can drop off their Christmas trees to be recycled for free.

The terms of the 2 ½-year contracts guarantee that wages will rise significantly for all workers — including up to 80% for some of the lowest paid.

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.