The number of suicides throughout San Diego County have mostly held steady during three recent years, with 2023’s total notably below what was seen before the pandemic. There were 363 deaths one year ago,

Suicides in San Diego County rose by four in 2023, a 1% increase from the previous year, according to data released Monday by the county’s Suicide Prevention Council.

First discovered: 4:48 p.m. Jan. 13 A new wildfire was reported today at 4:48 p.m. in San Diego County. Fairmount Fire has been burning on private land. At present, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — San Diego County officials announced Monday that a deer mouse collected in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park has tested positive for hantavirus. The mouse, found on Jan. 3, 2025, marks the county's first case of hantavirus this year. In 2024, officials reported 25 cases of the potentially deadly virus in wild rodents.

A red flag warning indicating critical fire danger for the region is in effect through Wednesday, the National Weather Service said. Winds will subside at the beginning of the week before another round of Santa Ana winds picks up again by Monday evening.

A fire weather warning will be in effect from 4 p.m. Monday until at least 6 p.m. Wednesday for inland valleys and mountain areas, according to the National Weather Service. Coastal San Diego will see mostly sunny weather through the week, with highs in the mid-60s.

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:33 p.m. in San Diego County. Beyer Way Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment or cause of the fire.