City News Service

With an expected heat wave in San Diego County this week, the San Diego Humane Society today urged pet owners to take extra precautions.

The Tijuana Slough shoreline closed Sunday because of sewage contamination, San Diego County health officials said.

Sunday's high temperatures in San Diego County were forecast to be five to ten degrees above average, but it will be the coolest day for much of the week as a strong high-pressure system comes into the region, the National Weather Service said.

San Diego County public health officials have reported 59 new COVID-19 infections and two deaths, as first-dose vaccinations inch closer to a county-set goal of inoculating 75% of the eligible population.

MCAS Miramar said Saturday the loud boom heard across San Diego County Tuesday evening may have been caused by aircraft training off the coast.

The boil water notice for Encanto and surrounding neighborhoods was lifted Saturday, according to San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria.

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.