City News Service

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tuesday voted 3-1 in favor of an amended proposal directing county staff to prepare for anticipated cost shifts in the federal budget.

The San Diego Humane Society will provide free microchips through July 3 and waive reclaim fees through July 8 to help pets return home after the fireworks of Independence Day, it was announced Tuesday.

Following several back-and-forth exchanges among San Diego City Council members, the council voted 6-3 Monday to override several of Mayor Todd Gloria's line-item vetoes and pass the $6 billion 2025-26 municipal budget.

San Diego County Monday lifted a beach closure for Coronado Avenida Lunar, along with an advisory for the Lifeguard Tower in Coronado and the North Beach Dog Beach, based on improved water quality samples.

San Diego County's congressional delegation was offering criticism and praise this weekend after the U.S. military bombed three nuclear sites in Iran.

The Monte Fire erupted for unknown reasons at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday off the 15000 block of El Monte Road in Lakeside, according to Cal Fire. It caused no reported structural damage but left four firefighters with minor injuries

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.