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County Begins Administering Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine To Kids 12-15

Parental consent is required prior to vaccination for anyone under the age of 18.

Rental Owners Sue To Block County Ordinance Barring Evictions

The moratorium imposed by the ordinance is effective until 60 days after all COVID-19 stay-at-home orders are lifted.

Call For Kindness Winners Include PeachTree Pad In San Diego

A teenager in San Diego is among those recognized in the national contest by the Riley's Way Foundation.

State Schools Superintendent Thurmond Visits South Bay Schools

Tony Thurmond visited Castle Park Elementary and Joseph Casillas Elementary, both located in Chula Vista.

Celeb Chef Richard Blais Joins Rubio's For New Taco Menu

The San Diego-based restaurant's "Adventure-Inspired Street Tacos" launch next week throughout California.

Violence, Drug Abuse Up In CA During Pandemic, UCSD Survey Shows

A rise in partner and family violence, substance abuse and online sexual harassment accompanied the pandemic in California, a survey found.

5 Charged In ID Theft Using Rideshare, Delivery Apps

Five Brazilian nationals were charged by San Diego prosecutors with allegedly running a nationwide identity theft scheme.

2 Dead Whales Found Under Australian Ship At Naval Base San Diego

The endangered fin whales were discovered when the HMAS Sydney berthed over the weekend at the naval base in San Diego.

Rough Arrest Of Homeless Man Spurs Protest, SDPD Probe

A video showed San Diego Police Department personnel tackled and repeatedly punched a homeless man on a La Jolla thoroughfare.

2 Killed In Fiery Crash Of Big-Rig On I-8 In Pine Valley

A second body was found at the scene of a solo big-rig crash in Pine Valley.

Man Fatally Shot In Front Yard Of Oak Park Home

Police put out a call for any witnesses to the crime.

UCSD Researchers Begin COVID-19 Ultrasound Spleen Study

The pilot clinical trial will test the efficacy of using ultrasound to stimulate the spleen and reduce COVID-19-related inflammation.

From Our Front Porch: Photos Of The Day

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Dive Into A Lavish Lifestyle With A CA Pool Home

Live the California dream with a swimming pool in your own back yard — and check out the views that some offer.

Newsom, Faulconer Make Big Promises To Californians

Go big or go home. That seems to be the modus operandi for Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Republican candidates vying to replace him.