City News Service

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

The mandatory evacuation issued for all areas was lifted Thursday evening but Montezuma Road between Collwood Boulevard and Fairmount Avenue remains closed.

A brush fire created a large plume of smoke visible throughout much of San Diego.

The events help begin five weeks of racing for the "Bing Crosby season."

San Diego's local congressional delegation Tuesday marked the beginning of an extensive rehabilitation project.

County health officials are looking for people who may have come into contact with a rabid bat found in a parking lot in Oceanside, it was announced Tuesday.

The announcement comes after a judge struck down San Diego's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, saying only the state can make that a requirement.

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.