City News Service

The first road race in San Diego County since the start of the coronavirus pandemic was held Saturday, with what organizers said was a field of 2,273 runners for the 48th Crown City Classic in Coronado.

Warm summer weather was forecast to prevail in San Diego County through Independence Day as high clouds Saturday were predicted to give way to mostly sunny skies Sunday, the National Weather Service said.

A San Diego-based component of a federal disaster- response team is prepared to respond if necessary to the site of the mass-casualty condominium collapse in Surfside, Florida, an agency spokeswoman confirmed Friday.

The San Diego County District Attorney's Office released reports Friday indicating that 20 local police officers will not face criminal charges related to five separate shootings, four of which resulted in fatalities.

Fireworks and social gatherings celebrating America's 245th birthday are planned throughout San Diego County in the coming days, a year after the coronavirus pandemic nixed most Fourth of July bashes.

As San Diego prepares for the Fourth of July weekend, public officials are reminding residents and tourists alike to prepare for common issues which can arise during the county's Independence Day celebration.

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.