City News Service

The "atmospheric river" is making its way east across the county, with the heaviest rainfall expected early Friday morning, then scattered showers into Friday afternoon, forecasters said.

The San Diego County Water Authority's Board of Directors approved an $11.4 million construction project to improve drinking water supply reliability in North County on Thursday.

A Coronado resident accused of taking part in the breach of the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6 made his initial court appearance Thursday on federal charges.

A downward trend in COVID-19-positive case rates hit a plateau Thursday. While just 7% of the day's 22,162 tests returned positive, the 14-day rolling average rose to 9.2% from Wednesday's 9%.

Following the California Department of Public Health lifting the regional stay-at-home order on Monday, San Diego will begin enforcing parking regulations again starting Friday.

The report also explores recent studies conducted by the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws showing cannabis storefronts are not positively associated with increased criminal activity, as well as national research on the reduction of opioid overdose deaths in states with legalized medicinal cannabis.

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.