Katie Anastas

As we approach the peak of cold and flu season, health officials are warning San Diego County residents about a rise in two serious respiratory illnesses: walking pneumonia and whooping cough. In other news, a lawsuit was announced Monday on behalf of South Bay residents affected by discharged raw sewage and contamination. Plus, for nearly 30 years, Carlsbad has had a moratorium on drive-thru restaurants, but now the city is rethinking that ban.

Hydrogen sulfide smells like rotten eggs and can cause headaches, dizziness and nausea. It’s produced by untreated wastewater and sewage in the Tijuana River Valley.

Police said they used three bean bag rounds and a police dog to take the man into custody.

The documentary features interviews with young people from six different countries. It premieres Friday at the Coronado Island Film Festival.

With the first 2024 general election results coming in, the outcome of Measure E, the proposed City of San Diego sales tax, is starting to take shape. Early voting and mail-in ballots are being tallied, but final results won’t be certified until Dec. 5. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this key measure.

Organizers say visits from local students bring joy to the center’s residents and help teach kids about aging.

San Diego County Supervisor Nora Vargas, chair of the county Board of Supervisors, Friday announced her decision to step down from the board at the end of her term, Jan. 6, 2025.

The former district employees allege Jackson routinely sexually harassed them and that they were demoted for refusing his advances.

King tides could bring even more flood risk later this month.