City News Service

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose Wednesday for the fifth consecutive day.

The California Independent System Operator has now issued an Energy Emergency Alert 3, in effect from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Last year, California ranked first in the nation in pedestrian rail-trespass accidents, according to North County Transit District.

The wildfire that spread to more than 4,400 acres northwest of Tecate, destroyed three houses and injured six people was fully contained authorities said Tuesday, and hundreds of displaced residents have returned to their homes.

State Route 78 remained closed in both directions from Magnolia Avenue to Southerland Dam Road, Cal Fire said.

Some drying with mid-level flow strengthening is expected to lead to increasing high temperatures through Monday, which is expected to be the hottest day of the week for most areas.

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.