San Diego’s City Council on Wednesday approved a $6.1 million relief package for city businesses with 100 workers or fewer that can demonstrate they have suffered financially from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Two deaths have occurred so far. More than half the cases are in San Diego, but every other city in the county except Imperial Beach has also reported cases, as have many unincorporated areas. Dr. Wilma Wooten, the county’s Chief Health Officer, said that over 80% of those who get COVID-19 have mild to moderate symptoms and it’s safest for ...
San Diego Union-Tribune
Tony Gwynn Jr., Judson Richards and colleagues at 97.3 The Fan and XTRA 1360-AM strive to provide distraction, familiarity in time of coronavirus pandemic
Times of San Diego
When they find a gun, it often leads to tragedy.” The city’s Safe Storage of Firearms Ordinance, which was authored by Elliott and went into effect last year, requires San Diego gun owners to store firearms in a locked container or to secure guns with a trigger lock unless they are in the immediate control of an authorized user. The City ...
Times of San Diego
Two months with no income would push food and retail workers to spend more than half of their annual income on rent in five California cities: San Diego, San Jose, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Riverside, as well as Denver and Miami. A one-time payment would keep the rent burden under 50% in each of these markets except San Jose. Zillow ...
Times of San Diego
News of the shutdown came three days after San Diego Magazine announced it was letting staff go and closing after 72 years — but hoped to return after the coronavirus crisis abates. The home and garden magazine’s website listed 10 staff members, led by editor Wendy Generes. It wasn’t immediately known what their status was. Requests for ...
COVID-19 sidelines carrier Theodore Roosevelt; 3 San Diego ships lock down crews over virus concerns
San Diego Union-Tribune
The San Diego-based aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt, deployed in the Western Pacific, is pulling into Guam to test its entire crew for COVID-19, Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly said today at a Pentagon press briefing.
Times of San Diego
The resource website — Real Estate Connections — will provide ongoing updates for the San Diego community as the real estate market and home selling and buying process is affected by the pandemic. The site also includes recommended resources for monitoring market activity, continuing education and remote education information for real ...
Times of San Diego
Baribault, president and CEO of San Diego Zoo Global. “With new challenges come new opportunities, and now more than ever, we want to share the joy of our stories direct from the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park with fans everywhere.” The livestreaming cams allow viewers to witness wildlife explore, eat, swing and play throughout ...
San Diego Union-Tribune
Decline in demand because of coronavirus forces postponement of the first ever nonstop flights, which were to begin mid-April
San Diego Union-Tribune
Music and art will be appreciated more than ever because now they’re needed more than ever,' says singer-songwriter Eve Selis
San Diego Union-Tribune
Oceanside teenager Hunter Meyer wouldn’t have bet on himself for a promising future. After battling through years of drug abuse, gang activity, fighting, school expulsions and even a suicide attempt,
San Diego Union-Tribune
Councilwoman Barbara Bry pulled off a surprising comeback to pass Councilman Scott Sherman for the second slot in a November runoff for San Diego mayor against Assemblyman Todd Gloria. The morning after the March 3 primary,
Times of San Diego
“Today, we let struggling residents and small businesses owners know that we have their back.” The emergency law temporarily halting evictions in San Diego will last until May 31. Tenants must demonstrate a “substantial decrease in income or medical expenses” caused by COVID-19 in order to qualify. It will not relieve a tenant of their ...
Times of San Diego
As prosecutors and law enforcement nationwide crack down on coronavirus-related scams and fraud, a handful of recent arrests and prosecutions on terrorism charges have been made against individuals accused of threatening to spread the virus, though it’s unclear how similar cases might be handled in San Diego County. On Tuesday, New Jersey ...
Times of San Diego
There have been 277 cases of coronavirus disease among San Diego County residents as of late Wednesday afternoon. Additionally, there have been 20 cases involving non-residents, primarily military personnel. So far, there have been two deaths. • Across California there have been 2,535 cases and 53 deaths as of 2:35 p.m. Wednesday.
Times of San Diego
Lifeguards with San Diego Fire Rescue Department patrol a beach. Photo via Twitter @SDFD. Despite widespread coronavirus closures, some beaches in San Diego County remain open to shut-in residents seeking fresh air. The city beaches in Coronado and Oceanside are open, as are California state beaches, though parking lots are closed to discourage ...
Times of San Diego
In a move to save the school year for students of the state’s second-largest school district, the San Diego Unified School District announced it will soon launch a distance learning program. The district expects instruction will resume by way of online classes by April 27, with final grading issued as well. “We know our families are eager ...
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More than 40,000 pounds of pet food will be delivered to Rancho Coastal Humane Society, with plans to redistribute it to more than 500 pet rescues around the county.
San Diego Union-Tribune
Without notice, sailors on board the amphibious transport dock Somerset were told upon arriving to work Wednesday they were not allowed to leave
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San Diego Union-Tribune
It’s time for our weekly cheers and jeers — and there is an obvious choice for our honor. That would be the San Diego State Aztecs men’s basketball team, which improved to 14-0 with a win on New Year’s Day at Viejas Arena against visiting Fresno State. Coach Brian Dutcher’s 13 th-ranked squad is one of only two teams in Division I ...
Baseball America
Which players from one of baseball's deepest farm systems are primed to help the Padres contend in 2020? Kyle Glaser will answer your San Diego prospects questions at 3 p.m. ET. You can submit them ahead of time below.
Reuters
No. 13 San Diego State held visiting Fresno State to 34.6 percent shooting as the Aztecs won a Mountain West Conference matchup 61-52 on Wednesday at Viejas Arena. San Diego State (14-0, 3-0 Mountain West) remained one of just two undefeated teams in college basketball — Auburn is the other — locking down Fresno State midway through the first half and never letting up.
Fox 5 San Diego
SAN DIEGO -- As 2019 comes to a close, we take a look back at the best San Diego sports stories of the year. 5) Torrey Pines High School Girls Volleyball: The lady Falcons became national champions for the first time in school history to cap off a remarkable season. Torrey Pines ended the season on a 23-match winning streak to finish with a ...
San Diego Union-Tribune
Their teammates did the same, flying or driving back to San Diego in time for a 6 o’clock basketball practice inside chilly, empty Viejas Arena on Christmas evening. Trey Pulliam arrived just as they were starting. Nathan Mensah and Nolan Narain were delayed as well, got there 30 minutes late, laced up their sneakers and jumped into drills.
San Diego Union-Tribune
On Dec. 26, 1921, Centre College Praying Colonels defeated the University of Arizona Wildcats 38–0 in the East-West Christmas Classic, the first big post-season college football bowl game played in San Diego. The Colonels, representing the East, were the wonder of the football world that year. The team from tiny Center College in Danville ...
Times of San Diego
Football fan or no, the Holiday Bowl is one of San Diego’s signature events. Photo credit: @HolidayBowl, via Facebook The holidays are almost a wrap. New Year’s Eve is on the horizon. Look at this weekend as time to chill out – or practice ahead – of the big day. Even if you don’t have a vested interest in the USC Trojans or the ...
Orange County Register
SAN DIEGO — No, it’s not the College Football Playoff. No, USC’s 12th national championship isn’t on the line. But Friday’s Holiday Bowl against Iowa still has meaning for USC’s players, particularly the seniors. The game in San Diego will be the last time players like receiver Michael Pittman Jr., linebacker John Houston Jr. and ...
CBS News 8
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Loyal has signed defender Joseph Greenspan, pending league and federation approval, the club announced Monday. Greenspan, who served at a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, is set to join the team for its inaugural USL Championship season in 2020. The signing of Greenspan is the latest of several announcements made by the ...
Times of San Diego
The Aztecs won in commanding fashion over Central Michigan in the 2019 New Mexico Bowl. Photo credit: @SDSUFootball, via Twitter San Diego State put on its most commanding offensive performance of the season Saturday, rolling over Central Michigan 48-11 in the New Mexico Bowl. With the win in Albuquerque, the Aztecs finish 2019 at 10-3 ...