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Over 4M COVID-19 Vaccinations Received By San Diego County
Officials reported 25 new cases and no new deaths Monday, as the number of vaccinations received in the county crossed the 4 million mark.
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San Diego County DA's Workplace Justice Unit Gets National Award
The unit prosecutes cases of unfair business practices, wage and hour violations, payroll tax evasion, wage theft and labor trafficking.
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City And County Of SD Award $5M For Behavioral Health Services
The Behavioral Health Impact Fund is intended to provide one-time capital funding for mental health and drug treatment providers.
Donate Blood In San Diego County To 'Make It A Summer Full Of life'
The Red Cross is thanking blood, plasma or platelets donors with T-shirts and a chance to win a travel trailer camper.
SD Man Sentenced For Dealing Fentanyl That Caused Overdose Death
Andrew Gossai is the last of three defendants to plead guilty and be sentenced in connection with the death of Derrick Hotchkiss.
Man Convicted Of Fatal Crash Denied Motion To Expunge Record
Richard Anthony Sepolio, 28, was released from prison early after serving two years and 10 months of his nine-year, eight-month sentence.
Officers were able to quickly take the suspect into custody without incident, a police lieutenant said.
Man Released From Prison To Stand Trial For Robbery, Stabbing
Dejon Satterwhite, 32, is accused of stabbing a man in the back on March 11, about six months after he was released from state prison.
Man Sentenced For Piloting Boat That Capsized Off Mission Bay
The sentence follows recent failed smuggling attempts off the coast of San Diego, including two this month that resulted in fatalities.
Bicyclist Suffers Fractured Ankle In North Park Crash
The bicyclist was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The blaze, called the Fernbrook Fire, broke out near Fernbrook Drive and Mussey Grade Road.
The American Red Cross was called in to help the residents — two adults and a child — arrange for emergency shelter.
Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle Near San Diego Airport
A pedestrian suffered serious injuries when struck by a motorcycle in the Middletown area, police said.
Almost Sunset In Carlsbad: Photo Of The Day
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Pym Test Kitchen At Disneyland: Tiny Big Food & Vice Versa
Disneyland Resort is having some fun with food and science at their new Pym Test Kitchen, a much-anticipated Avenger's Campus restaurant.
CA To Require Vaccination, Negative Test For Indoor 'Mega' Events
"We're requiring, not recommending": CA will not create a vaccine passport, but there will be rules for events with 5,000 or more people.
Despite California's high unemployment rate, many positions at restaurants, bars and retail stores are going unfilled.
Podcast: Alex Padilla Says Time Is Right For Immigration Bill
U.S. Sen. Padilla says Democratic majorities in Congress mean "the timing is right" to provide undocumented migrants a path to citizenship.
From the weekend:
2 Found With Gunshot Wounds After Deputies Stop Vehicle
Two suspects ages 20 and 17 were found suffering from gunshot wounds late Saturday night after they were stopped by sheriff's deputies.
Brush Fire Extinguished Near Mission Gorge Road In Santee
A brush fire that burned an unknown number of acres was extinguished Sunday near Mission Gorge Road.
The blaze sparked around on Saturday and burned seven acres near I-15 and Deer Springs Road.
Man's Death In Ocean Beach Alley Called Suspicious By Police
Police were investigating the suspicious death Saturday of a man in his early 60s found in an alley in Ocean Beach.
Man Shot, Wounded After Party At Carlsbad Resort
A 32-year-old man was shot and wounded Sunday after a party at a Carlsbad resort, police said.
Person Killed In Traffic Crash On Freeway Near U.S./Mexico Border
A person was killed in a traffic crash Sunday involving at least three vehicles on the San Diego (5) Freeway, near the U.S./Mexico border.
San Diego Firefighters Battle Brush Fire South Of Sea World
A brush fire was reportedly burning near Interstate-5, just south of Sea World.
149 Arrested At Beach Party, CA's Plan To Reopen | SoCal In Brief
Took a break from the news this weekend? Not to worry, we've rounded up some of the stories you missed in SoCal on Saturday and Sunday.
CA Social Distancing Mandate, Capacity Limits End June 15
Officials said CA has reached a place where strict measures to mitigate COVID-19 are no longer needed, with the exception of "mega" events.
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