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San Diego County Pauses Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

Officials are investigating reports of potentially dangerous blood clots in some people who have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Shooting Suspect Killed By SWAT During Standoff At San Diego High School

A fugitive wanted in connection with two shootings was fatally shot by police Tuesday.

278 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 Deaths Reported In San Diego County

Tuesday's statistics increased the region's cumulative totals from throughout the pandemic to 273,708 infections and 3,623 fatalities.

Man Sentenced To Prison For Downtown Attacks On Elderly Women

Stanley Hinton, 31, was sentenced in connection with the Sept. 11 attacks on the women, who were 73 and 71 years old at the time.

San Diego Padres Increase Petco Park Crowds To 33% Of Capacity

The changes will take place beginning Friday, when the Padres begin a homestand with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Get Inked With A Farmer Boys Tattoo & Eat Free For A Year

The restaurant chain, with Escondido locales, marks its 40th anniversary with promo at West Hollywood tattoo shop, The Honorable Society.

Domestic Violence Call Leads To Assault On Deputy In SD County

A domestic violence suspect attacked a deputy in a back-country neighborhood in southeastern San Diego County Tuesday, authorities reported.

Man Pleads Guilty To Animal Cruelty In Stabbing Of SD Police Dog

Dedrick Daknell Jones, 35, is slated to be sentenced May 11 for stabbing SDPD K-9 Titan on Jan. 25 after an hours-long standoff with police.

Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murder In Lincoln Park Shooting

Davione Antoine Whitaker, 34, is accused in the April 2 slaying of 44-year-old Bobby Brown.

Female Protagonists Declined In 2020 Films, SDSU Professor Finds

"As protagonists in films, females took a step back in 2020, after two consecutive years of growth."

Petco Intends To Make Half Of Products Sustainable By End Of 2025

San Diego-based Petco Health and Wellness Co. Inc. announced a commitment to increasing its assortment of sustainable products.

Melanie Burkholder Announces Campaign For 76th Assembly District

The district encompasses coastal North County, stretching from the Camp Pendleton Marine base in the north to Encinitas in the south.

San Diego Man Pleads Guilty To $5M Postage Fraud Scheme

Cuong H. Nguyen, 37, admitted to sending more than 160,000 packages while misrepresenting information on postage labels, officials said.

Whale Watching At South Ponto Beach: Photo Of The Day

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Palomar Mountain Tom Turkey: Photo Of The Day

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'Disney Magic Is For Everyone' Inclusion At The Heart Of Disney

"We're building a Disney with more diverse stories and experiences," the resort says.

Surprise Mom This Mother's Day By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Patch invites its readers to share their favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo with their Mother's Day 2021 sentiments on Patch.

California Lifts Restrictions On Indoor Worship Services

There are no more capacity limits, regardless of color tier.

CA Halts Use Of J&J Vaccine Amid Blood Clot Reports

After six cases of blood clotting were reported after receiving a Johnson & Johnson vaccine, CA said that it would halt use of the doses.

CA Targets Urgent Projects As Wildfire Season Looms

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a $536 million early action package Tuesday ahead of another looming fire season and threat of drought.

2 Months Later, CA Child Care Providers Still Await Relief Checks

It could be mid-May or later before some child care providers get state stipends promised to them as part of a coronavirus relief package.

Can California Fix Long Waits In Jail? These Bills May Help

A CalMatters investigation found that at least 1,300 people have been locked in county jails for longer than three years awaiting a trial.

CA English Learners Are Reluctant To Return To In-Person Classes

Students who are learning English have priority to return to in-person class at some school districts in CA, but parents are hesitant.