City News Service

San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore announced Thursday that he will not seek election to a fourth term in the post next year.

A group of local leaders representing public, private and nonprofit organizations announced the launch of Accelerate to Zero Emissions — a regional collaborative dedicated to curbing air pollution and climate change through clean transportation.

Attorneys representing the families of nine service members killed in an ocean-training accident near San Clemente Island last summer announced a lawsuit Thursday against the manufacturer of the amphibious-assault vehicle that sank with the men inside.

Mayor Todd Gloria Thursday announced the reinstatement of the city's Youth Commission, charged with identifying critical issues affecting youth in the city and advising the mayor, City Council and city staff on those issues.

The revised rules come after California public health officials on Wednesday aligned with new guidance from the CDC and recommended that everyone wear masks in indoor public settings, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

While COVID-19 cases continue to surge in San Diego County, the region continues to make progress on COVID-19 vaccinations, with 70% of residents 12 and older fully vaccinated, the Health and Human Services Agency reported Wednesday.

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

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.