City News Service

A U.S. Capitol Police statement said Micki Witthoeft was among a group of demonstrators who were blocking Independence Avenue SW, near First Street SW.

The number of new COVID-19 cases remained fairly steady in the past week, but county officials warned Friday an influx from holiday gatherings was likely in coming days.

High surf warnings are in effect in San Diego coastal areas until 6 p.m. Friday.

According to the joint letter, the municipalities concerned — the majority of which are Republican-controlled — want a more "collaborative" county policy strategy.

The count provides a one-day snapshot of the minimum number of San Diegans living in emergency shelters, transitional housing, safe havens and on streets and along riverbeds. It also collects data on the needs of those experiencing homelessness.

Residents who had a peak winter gas bill of about $105 last January can expect the January 2023 bill to be around $225.

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

The plan calls for a permanent center that migrants and asylum seekers can use while they finalize travel arrangements to other parts of the country.

There have been 16 earthquakes reported near El Centro and Imperial since midnight.