City News Service

The search warrants served Tuesday morning follow a lawsuit filed by the San Diego City Attorney's Office to void the city's lease-to-own agreements in both the 101 Ash Street and Civic Center Plaza building deals.

The new lease allows San Diego Unified to start a multi-phase modernization of the campus, the district said.

Two people are facing charges in connection with alleged sexual abuse of students in their care at the Christian Youth Theater in El Cajon.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to oppose any further placements of sexually violent predators in the county until local jurisdictions are able to fully participate in the placement process, including having full veto authority.

Property owners can pay online free using an electronic check. Taxpayers will also get an immediate, emailed receipt for payment confirmation if they use the online payment system.

Water contact such as swimming, surfing and diving should be avoided during rain and for 72 hours following the rain event.

A brush fire blackened scores of open acres in the area of Barnett Ranch County Preserve.

The lawsuit comes days after Fletcher announced he is taking a medical leave due to trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol abuse.

California has been battered by 10 previous atmospheric rivers this winter.