City News Service

The San Diego City Council Monday voted to double the city's parking meter rates in an effort to address a looming $252.2 million deficit.

Voters in San Diego County's First Supervisorial District will receive postcards this week listing voting options for the April 8 special primary election to replace Supervisor Nora Vargas, it was announced Monday.

The following beaches remained under advisory Monday: Harbor Beach, San Diego River Outlet Dog Beach and La Jolla Children's Pool.

A winter weather advisory will remain in effect until at least 4 p.m. Monday.

The blaze erupted just west of Doghouse Junction in the Otay Mountain Wilderness Area on Thursday afternoon.

State Attorney General Rob Bonta met with immigrant rights groups and elected officials in San Diego to discuss his office's efforts to protect California's immigrant communities.

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.