City News Service

Thursday's data increase the county's cumulative totals to 748,722 infections and 5,150 deaths since the pandemic began.

In a statement, Rob Bonta's office said the city's 2021 denial of the Encinitas Boulevard Apartments blocked the state's efforts "to increase housing affordability and accessibility." The statement noted that the city's median home price is more than double the median price statewide.

Board of Supervisors Chair Nathan Fletcher says the county will provide services to people fleeing Russia's invasion, building upon assistance provided to displaced people from Afghanistan and Ukraine who crossed from Mexico into the U.S.

The utility said customers would get up to $171.40 in bill credits in the coming months thanks to the California Climate Credit program, which distributes gas and electric credits twice per year.

After four years working for the San Diego County Agriculture, Weights & Measures Department, Podder the detector dog was honored Wednesday as he heads into retirement.

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose Thursday for the 30th consecutive day, increasing 1.3 cents to a record $5.981.

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.