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.

Veterans, service members and families marked the 82nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, with a ceremony at the museum Thursday.

A brush fire blackened scores of open acres in the area of Barnett Ranch County Preserve.

The lawsuit comes days after Fletcher announced he is taking a medical leave due to trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol abuse.