City News Service

San Diego County public health officials are encouraging residents Friday to schedule vaccinations for both COVID-19 and influenza as the holidays — and indoor gatherings — approach.

More than 1.9 million ballots are on their way, and some voters may receive theirs as early as Saturday.

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County recorded its largest decrease since Aug. 6 Friday, dropping 3.1 cents to $6.395.

County Supervisor Jim Desmond said Thursday that he has filed a public records request for all records regarding the placement of sexually violent predators in San Diego County.

Investigators said the inmate died after a fight in a housing module at the George Bailey Detention Facility Wednesday night.

For the first time in 12 years, San Diego County has a new top crop, while agricultural value exceeded $1.75 billion.

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.