City News Service

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The man who accused former San Diego County Democratic Party chair Will Rodriguez-Kennedy of sexual assault has withdrawn his allegations, with both men issuing a joint statement this week indicating they have since reconciled and that the accusations spiraled due to the actions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

Robert Logan II will become the next San Diego Fire- Rescue Department Chief later this month, with current Chief Colin Stowell retiring from the post on Aug. 23.

Dangerously hot temperatures are in the forecast Friday in parts of San Diego County with an excessive heat watch in effect in the desert communities.

A 19-year-old was arraigned Friday in connection with the crimes.

San Diego Fire-Rescue crews worked to put out a brush fire near Torrey Pines State Beach.

The city is asking for feedback on a proposed design that retains the character of the Ocean Beach Pier, but with a modern twist.