City News Service

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County increased two-tenths of a cent Monday to $4.779, its highest amount since July 17.

Gloria's announcement comes as the city faces a significant budget deficit "following the narrow failure of Measure E — and after months of careful review and consideration of potential reductions and consolidations," officials said.

It will convert traffic lanes on the west side of Normal Street, from University Avenue to Lincoln Avenue, to a pedestrian promenade and rainbow-colored bikeway.

Brian Jones, state Senate minority leader, will unveil a proposed overhaul of California's "sanctuary state" law next week at the San Diego County Administration Building.

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose Friday to its highest amount since July 18, increasing 1.1 cents to $4.772, rising for the 17th time in 18 days.

A mild winter storm is moving out Friday but brought much-needed widespread rainfall along with high winds to the San Diego area.

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

Veterans, service members and families marked the 82nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, with a ceremony at the museum Thursday.

A brush fire blackened scores of open acres in the area of Barnett Ranch County Preserve.