City News Service

Children's Hospital of Orange County and Rady Children's Hospital San Diego announced a merger Wednesday, combining the two hospitals into a health care system called Rady Children's Health.

Vargas announced on Dec. 20 that she wouldn't serve a second term after winning re-election in November.

After a tied vote for chair, Terra Lawson-Remer will continue her role leading the San Diego County Board of Supervisors amidst ongoing discussions about board leadership.

SDG&E reported that up to 64,866 customers could lose power this week due to heightened wildfire risks.

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County increased two-tenths of a cent Monday to $4.517, a day after rising six-tenths of a cent.

The Board of Supervisors' new governing year will start minus one member: Nora Vargas.

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.