First discovered: 5:39 a.m. Feb. 26 A new wildfire was reported today at 5:39 a.m. in San Diego County. Mountain Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.

San Diego County Supervisors have concerns about lithium battery storage projects that are impacting the community, and are considering supporting a state bill that would give local authorities approvals over these facilities.

An house cat in East County that died last month represents the first case of bird flu found in a cat countywide, local health officials said.