City News Service

The blaze erupted for unknown reasons about 2:30 p.m. near the intersection of La Posta Road and Old Highway 80 in Campo, just south of Interstate 8 and about five miles west of Golden Acorn Casino.

City leaders in San Diego Monday announced the creation of a reward fund to generate tips about hate crimes, a category of criminal offenses trending up in recent months.

No additional locally acquired cases have been identified, although there have been at least 49 reported cases of travel-related dengue in the county this year, according to officials.

Some San Diego County beach areas are closed to swimmers and surfers Monday because of high bacteria levels.

Record high temperatures continue to be reported in parts of San Diego County, but it is expected to cool down a little Friday.

Embodied Pacific is described as "blending art and science into one unique experience," allowing visitors to explore Scripps and Indigenous science through the eyes of artists.

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.