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Two West Coast variations were updated to "variants of concern" earlier this month. They are 20 percent more transmissible.

70 Migrant Girls Test Positive For COVID-19 At Convention Center

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The shelter, which can hold up to 1,450 minors, is the only one in the U.S. open exclusively to girls.

San Diego Area Schools Named 2021 CA Distinguished Schools

More than 100 Golden State middle and high schools were honored this year. See which San Diego area schools made the cut.

Santa Ana Winds Raise Fire Risk In San Diego County

A wind advisory warns that high wind speeds could blow down tree limbs and knock down power lines, potentially causing outages.

Man Charged In Human Smuggling That Led To Fatal Imperial County Crash

The March 2 crash near Holtville killed 13 Mexican and Guatemalan nationals.

Man Accused In DUI Crash That Killed 3 Ordered Released From Jail

Craig Martin Voss will be released from county jail and placed on house arrest, a judge ordered Tuesday.

Average Gas Price Resumes Increasing In San Diego County

"Growing stock levels and cheaper crude oil prices are putting downward pressure on pump prices."

UCSD Students Among Those Who Can Participate In COVID-19 Study

Investigators will enroll approximately 12,000 college students aged 18-26 years at more than 20 universities across the U.S.

San Diego Jersey Mike's Stores Donate Sales To Charity For A Day

Support Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego by grabbing a meal from Jersey Mike's in San Diego County on March 31.

STD Rates Decline In Pandemic, But May Be Going Unreported

Experts at UC San Diego's AntiViral Research Center said rates could soon be on the rise again.

Sunset At South Carlsbad State Beach: Photo Of The Day

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Beautiful Day In Oceanside: Photos Of The Day

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Scripps Pier: Photo Of The Day

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Hooded Oriole In Ramona: Photo Of The Day

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13 California Counties May Open Up Even More, State Says

President Biden urged states to pause reopening plans on Monday amid evidence of another surge. Is CA reopening too fast? Take our survey.

A Statewide Health Information Exchange Would Strengthen Public Health

COMMENTARY: A comprehensive health information exchange is an essential infrastructure that would improve patient care across California.

How Did $2.7 Billion In Housing Bonds Disappear?

An audit found an obscure CA committee led by top elected officials missed spending deadlines for affordable housing bonds a decade ago.

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