City News Service

The average price has increased 4.5 cents over the past six days, including 1.3 cents Tuesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information 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.

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.