City News Service

Blood drives will be held through Aug. 31 at various locations in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Fallbrook, Imperial Beach, La Jolla, La Mesa, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach and Vista.

An excessive heat warning and heat advisory remain in effect until at least 11 p.m. Tuesday for county deserts, mountains and valleys.

Full containment was expected by Wednesday, the Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department announced.

San Diego County Animal Services announced Friday that it is waiving animal adoption fees beginning Aug. 10, as part of the nationwide "Clear the Shelters" campaign.

The man who accused former San Diego County Democratic Party chair Will Rodriguez-Kennedy of sexual assault has withdrawn his allegations, with both men issuing a joint statement this week indicating they have since reconciled and that the accusations spiraled due to the actions of "certain political actors."

San Diego Wave FC is hosting an official watch party Saturday at Fairplay in North Park.

There were no reports of any damage or public threats related to the quake.

The plan calls for a permanent center that migrants and asylum seekers can use while they finalize travel arrangements to other parts of the country.

There have been 16 earthquakes reported near El Centro and Imperial since midnight.