City News Service

LaCava, who was Council President pro Tempore immediately preceding Tuesday's 9-0 vote, will replace Councilman Sean Elo-Rivera as the head of San Diego's legislative body.

San Diego and SeaWorld have settled their lawsuit in which city officials say the park failed to pay more than $12.2 million.

A wildfire erupted in the far southern reaches of San Diego County Tuesday amid extremely windy and dry conditions, rapidly blackening dozens of open acres and prompting evacuations of back-country homes.

The proposal would greatly strengthen civilian oversight of law enforcement in the county, including in cases of in-custody death.

Because of power shutoffs and Santa Ana winds, some school districts in the mountain areas of San Diego County are scheduled to be closed Tuesday.

As a result of high, dry Santa Ana winds, the utility initiated power shutoffs for much of rural San Diego County.

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.