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The outbreak has sparked national debate over fatalities attributed to the virus, as well as public health measures, such as orders to wear facial coverings. -
San Diego County public health officials reported 498 new COVID-19 cases and 14 additional deaths, raising the region's totals to 28,005 cases and 547 deaths. -
The San Diego City Council voted 5-4 Tuesday to extend the rent repayment period for commercial and residential renters to Dec. 30, giving renters who have lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic a few extra months to repay back rent.' -
The U.S. government has identified two suspected Russian military intelligence operatives who it believes are helping direct the spread of disinformation through websites that have published extensively on the coronavirus pandemic, American politics and international affairs. -
The event, in its sixth year, was originally scheduled for Sept. 18-20 at Petco Park. -
KPBS Midday EditionAs the need for coronavirus tests surges yet again, materials are becoming scarce and some supply gaps are easier to navigate than others. -
Fletcher encouraged business operators to apply as soon as possible as funds are limited. Businesses that apply and are selected will receive their grants in September. -
San Diego County public health officials reported 529 coronavirus-related hospitalizations — a high for the month of July — and expressed concern about a weekend outdoor church service that attracted scores of unmasked worshippers. -
The city has an eviction moratorium in place until Sept. 30, prohibiting landlords from evicting renters and small businesses that are unable to cover their rent or lease payments due to the pandemic. The moratorium does not forgive all rent, but gives tenants additional time to pay it. -
Monday's protest came as deaths mounted at a San Francisco Bay Area prison where another condemned inmate died over the weekend. The California Highway Patrol cut the chains linking protesters to the gate of Newsom's residence in suburban Sacramento after about two hours.
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