As the red flag warning expires, San Diego can expect some widespread showers and some mountain snow this weekend, the National Weather Service said.
A Winter Storm Watch will be in effect for the mountains from Sunday morning through Tuesday morning, bringing wintry conditions, snow showers and hazardous travel conditions along mountain highways.
Any rain is much needed for San Diego County, which has had the driest start to the water year (begins Oct. 1) in recorded history.
Although the red flag warning has expired and east winds are weakening, the air remains very dry and the fire risk will continue through the afternoon, NWS said.
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“This is not going to be associated with an atmospheric river,” NBC 7 meteorologist Francella Perez said on Friday. “It will just be beneficial rain. That’ll be helpful for the firefighters. It will mitigate fire danger for the weekend, but it’s not going to end the fire season.”
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This will be a cold storm system, which means we could see some snow in our local mountains late Sunday. The snow level could drop down to around 3,500 feet. Daytime highs will be 20 to 30 degrees colder than what we’ve experienced in the past two days, NBC 7’s meteorologist Angelica Campos said.
Much of Southern California has entered the moderate drought category as we enter 2025. The U.S. Drought Monitor attributed the change to above-average temperatures and below-average precipitation. It’s estimated nearly 19 million Californians are in drought areas.
SDG&E power shutoffs
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Due to the windy and dry conditions, more than 2,000 San Diego Gas & Electric customers remained without power on Friday.
The utility says it implements public safety power shutoffs to keep power lines from arcing or throwing off sparks when trees come into contact with the high-power lines.
The utility said around noon Thursday that they were restoring power to some customers.
Strong winds were expected through Friday morning, which SDG&E said could result in other shutoffs and delayed restorations. The utility warned more than 80,000 customers that they could lose power during this weather event.
The agency opened several community resource centers for customers without power to utilize. The centers are open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and provide residents with WiFi, charging stations, water, snacks and warmth.
An Ohio resident has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a man and a woman to death last winter in Chula Vista, authorities reported Thursday.
Steven Cleveland, 43, was already in jail in his home state on unrelated charges when he was re-booked on suspicion of murdering Paz Gojar, 71, and 57-year-old Abdul Hasan, who were found dead on Feb. 21 in the apartment they shared in the 1600 block of Paseo Carina, south of Otay Lakes Road, in the Eastlake area, according to the Chula Vista Police Department.
Shortly after the homicides, investigators say Cleveland fled to Kentucky. He was arrested in Knoxville, Tennessee, on an unrelated warrant in April.
Based on findings from the investigation, detectives believe Cleveland fatally stabbed Hasan and Gojar inside their apartment on Jan. 29 before fleeing, CVPD said.
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He remains in custody at Tri-County Regional Jail in Mechanicsburg, Ohio, pending extradition to the San Diego area to stand trial in the case.
Police have released no suspected motive for the slayings.
Idaho State Bengals (1-0) at San Diego Toreros (1-0)
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San Diego; Friday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: San Diego squares off against Idaho State.
San Diego finished 6-27 overall last season while going 5-13 at home. The Toreros averaged 70.1 points per game last season, 29.9 in the paint, 13.6 off of turnovers and 13.8 on fast breaks.
Idaho State went 15-15 overall with a 5-10 record on the road last season. The Bengals allowed opponents to score 70.0 points per game and shot 45.6% from the field last season.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — As it marks 70 years of service, the San Diego Rescue Mission is preparing to host its annual Thanksgiving Community Outreach Meal on Saturday, Nov. 15, welcoming those experiencing homelessness or hardship for a day of food, care and connection.
SDRM will open its doors at 120 Elm St. to nearly 1,000 San Diegans in need, offering a full Thanksgiving meal, free haircuts and showers, backpacks filled with essentials, and access to support services.
The Thanksgiving feast will be served from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., with volunteers providing roast turkey and all the traditional trimmings. Mobile shower trailers and haircut stations will operate from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and guests can also connect with medical providers, pet care teams and spiritual counselors on-site.
Transportation will be available through the Rescue Mission’s “HOPE” vans, which will provide free rides to and from the event for individuals staying at the City’s O and B safe camping sites, as well as the Neil Good Day Center between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
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“This year marks 70 years of the San Diego Rescue Mission serving San Diego, and Thanksgiving is the perfect time to celebrate what that really means to us — that’s lives changed and hope restored,” said Donnie Dee, President and CEO of the San Diego Rescue Mission. “We’re not just providing a meal; at our Thanksgiving tables, we’re building trust with our unhoused neighbors so that when the time is right for them, they know they can come to us for help with getting off the streets and into a life of stability and hope.”
To make this celebration possible, the Rescue Mission’s kitchen is preparing more than 2,600 pounds of food and 1,000 slices of pie. The organization encourages community members to help by donating — each Thanksgiving meal costs just $2.72.
San Diegans can learn more or make a donation at sdrescue.org.
