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County Remains In Purple Tier Despite COVID-19 Improvements

County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher said it was just a matter of time before the county moved up.

County To Distribute Over $100M In COVID-19 Rental Assistance

San Diego County's Emergency Rental Assistance Program is intended to help lessen housing cost burdens and maintain housing stability.

Gunshot, Knife Wounds Up In SoCal Amid COVID-19 Pandemic: Study

Several San Diego hospitals participated in a study showing gunshot and knife wounds increased during the pandemic in Southern California.

Maps Reveal How Resources Are Distributed In Brain: UCSD Study

Scientists at UCSD may have helped answer how the brain ensures more active parts receive enough nourishment versus less demanding areas.

Navy Member Killed, 5 Injured In I-5 Crash Near Camp Pendleton

A Navy service member was killed and five other service members were hurt in a crash involving five military trucks Tuesday on Interstate 5.

Some Patients In Fatal Imperial County Crash Treated In San Diego

A dozen people died at the scene of the wreck, and another victim was pronounced dead a short time later at a hospital, authorities said.

San Diego Community Power Begins Providing Energy To Local Cities

The community choice energy service is responsible for purchasing wholesale clean electricity on behalf of customers in five cities.

Man Sentenced To Prison For Shooting Girlfriend In Vista

Estevan Montelongo, 43, was convicted by a jury of first-degree murder in the July 22, 2018, death of 28-year-old Michelle Hashtani.

5G Could Create 16M American Jobs Within 4 Years: Study

The jobs could generate up to $1.5T in U.S. GDP between 2021 and 2025, according to the study commissioned by San Diego-based Qualcomm.

Shootout Between Officer, Driver Ends In Arrest In San Diego

A man was behind bars on suspicion of opening fire on a police officer during a traffic stop in front of the San Diego Convention Center.

At Least 1 Killed In Crash On I-5 North Of Oceanside

At least one person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 north of Oceanside.

Family Displaced After Fire Rips Through Ramona Home

The American Red Cross was called to the scene to help the family of four arrange for temporary lodging.

15 People Dead After CA Collision Between Big Rig And SUV

More than a dozen people died and in an accident that involved a semi truck and an SUV in Imperial County Tuesday morning.

Dr. Seuss Publisher Ends Sales Of 6 Books For Insensitive Imagery

Dr. Seuss, whose real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel, lived in La Jolla until his death in 1991.

7 CA Counties Move Into Red Tier, Making Way For More Reopenings

As vaccinations rise and cases fall, the state is moving to reopen more counties, but Newsom urged Californians to be mindful of a plateau.

When Will Nursing Homes Allow Visitors? CA Officials Won't Say

Long-term care facilities say they are waiting for state guidance before reopening to family visits even though cases have plummeted.

Will CA's New School Reopening Plan Work?

The school reopening deal unveiled Monday has raised questions about whether it will actually accelerate students' return to the classroom.