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.

The latest in-custody death comes on the heels of news that a sheriff’s deputy was arrested for allegedly having illegal drugs on county jail property.

Officials with the U.S. Department of Transportation issued a statement in response to Southwest's cancellations, noting that the department will be looking into the situation.

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive-heat warning, effective from 10 a.m. Tuesday to 8 p.m. next Monday.