City News Service

The San Diego City Attorney's Office filed suit Wednesday against more than 20 chemical companies for allegedly manufacturing toxic chemicals that have been detected in San Diego area water sources.

The fire started around 4:40 p.m. Tuesday near the Romeo 3 training area.

The funding comes from the American Rescue Plan Act and will be turned over to the San Diego Association of Governments, which in turn will oversee the program on behalf of the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System.

The state Tuesday awarded two blocks of Downtown San Diego to the Michaels Organization to develop into affordable housing.

A wind advisory is in effect in parts of San Diego County until 11 a.m. Wednesday.

After a lengthy public hearing, the county Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 Tuesday to give final approval to an ordinance based on a United Nations treaty aimed at eliminating discrimination against women — and those who identify as women.

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.