City News Service

San Diego County public health officials have reported 3,027 new COVID-19 infections and 28 virus-related fatalities.

Dry, warm Santa Ana conditions were predicted Saturday for San Diego County with gusty northeasterly winds, with temperatures a little cooler than Friday, the National Weather Service said.

With no specific threats reported locally regarding the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, San Diego leaders have not changed or canceled meetings on Wednesday — partly because no major meetings are scheduled — while FBI officials said Friday they are operating a command post to gather intelligence and coordinate with other law enforcement agencies.

San Diego County public health officials reported 2,695 new COVID-19 infections and 32 virus-related fatalities Friday, with cases beginning a downward trend.

Gusty Santa Ana winds will blow in the San Diego County mountains and western valleys Friday.

The Center for Biological Diversity on Friday filed a formal notice of its intent to sue the Trump administration over its alleged failure to protect four plant and animal species, including a butterfly currently found only in San Diego County and Baja California.

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive-heat warning, effective from 10 a.m. Tuesday to 8 p.m. next Monday.

The department is looking to fill over 400 positions, and willing to pay tens of thousands of dollars in signing bonuses to attract new employees.

It's going to feel a lot like summer across much of San Diego County starting Wednesday.