Brooke Binkowski

Young musicians from San Diego and Tijuana — 85 in all — were recognized Monday for performing in what is believed to be the first time as a binational orchestra in front of a packed venue.

Video taken at the scene shows people on the ground, with at least one man getting his leg splinted by paramedics.

The congressional delegation, comprising Democratic U.S. Reps. Sara Jacobs, Scott Peters, Juan Vargas, and Mike Levin, has been pushing for President Joe Biden to release additional funds to repair and upgrade the wastewater treatment plant in any upcoming disaster relief funding package.

In addition to encouraging vaccines, officials urged the public to take steps such as washing hands thoroughly and frequently, covering coughs and sneezes, masking indoors, and staying home from work or school when ill.

The non-injury fire began at about 3 a.m. in the 2000 block of Abbott Street, near Brighton Avenue.

“This remarkable achievement not only marks Best Friend's 40th birthday but also highlights the broader success of penguin conservation and care at SeaWorld San Diego, emphasizing the critical role that accredited zoological institutions play in protecting and preserving vulnerable species for future generations,” the organization said in a statement.

On Nov. 18, the council was unable to break a 2-2 voting tie on whether to call for a special election or fill the vacancy by appointment, meaning the seat vacated by Dwight Worden in September will remain empty until the regularly-scheduled election in November 2026.

An SDPD Sgt. reportedly pulled the driver out of the burning car.

Camp Pendleton officials posted a noise advisory to their website, advising that there would be live fire artillery and mortars over the next several days.

San Diego's largest district -- and the second largest school district in California after Los Angeles Unified -- shows upward trends from its 2023 results, such as a slowing rate of chronic absenteeism, more students prepared for careers and higher education, and a steady rate of suspensions.