Mission 2 Fire initially started today at 2:56 p.m. in San Diego County. Since its discovery less than an hour ago, it has burned 15 acres. The fire crew has managed to contain none of the blaze as of Monday afternoon. The cause is, however, still being investigated.

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 Planning Commission to deliberate on the Cottonwood Sand Mine project after staff recommend rejection.

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

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