Even so, with the beginning of summer, the region is entering the time of year when risk reaches its highest points — heat leads to the drying out of vegetation, relative humidity dips and Santa Ana winds pick up to speeds capable of stoking fast-moving fires.

Temperatures will hit triple digits across parts of San Diego County through Wednesday, prompting the National Weather Service to advise residents to take precautions.

San Diego County Sheriff Reports In-Custody Death of 53-Year-Old Female Inmate at Las Colinas Detention Facility

A bright light flying across the night sky Monday caught the eyes of many San Diegans. SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket around 8:30 p.m. from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County. The rocket launch could be seen from all across San Diego County,

San Diego County reallocates $2 million from a grant to the Innovative Housing Trust Fund for affordable housing projects.

A brush fire is reportedly burning near Bonsall in San Diego's North County, with crews working to put it out.

Penny Fire initially started 2:32 p.m. Feb. 26 in San Diego County. Since its discovery four months ago, it has burned nine acres. As of Monday morning, the fire crew has achieved full containment of the fire. Investigations into its cause are still ongoing.

San Diego County property taxes were due in two installments. The first date was in December and the second was in April.