City News Service

Imperial Irrigation District power customers were being urged to conserve energy Tuesday to reduce the possibility of electrical outages amid a heat wave in parts of San Diego and Riverside counties.

Scorching heat will retain its grip on parts of San Diego County through at least midweek, forecasters said Tuesday.

The San Diego City Council Monday approved $293 million for critical infrastructure projects across the city, including major road repairs and park improvements.

The San Diego City Council Monday passed an ordinance intended to crack down on firearms without individual serial numbers — so called "ghost guns" — and work to combat their proliferation on the streets.

A summer heat wave will generate toasty temperatures in eastern San Diego County highland communities and downright searing conditions in the local deserts this week.

San Diegan Jennifer Valente helped the United States record the third-fastest time in qualifying for the women's team pursuit Monday as track cycling events began at the Tokyo Olympics.

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.