City News Service

Border Patrol officials said a boat that overturned in Point Loma Sunday, killing three people, was suspected of being part of a smuggling operation.

A deepening trough Sunday was predicted to keep strong and gusty winds over San Diego County mountains and deserts, and ensure another cool day, the National Weather Service said.

San Diego County public health officials reported 210 new COVID-19 infections and four deaths, as the number of vaccines delivered to the county crossed the 3 million mark.

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose Saturday for the fourth consecutive day and 11th time in 12 days, increasing eight-tenths of a cent to $4.074.

A trough moving over San Diego County this weekend was expected to lead to gusty westerly winds over the mountains and deserts, a deepening marine layer with night and morning low clouds and fog, and cooler days, the National Weather Service said.

San Diego County public health officials reported 196 new COVID-19 infections and two deaths Friday, as the number of vaccines delivered to the county crossed the 3 million mark.

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.