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The opening of additional test sites on Friday adds to the 107 locations previously opened statewide, including 14 in San Diego County. -
The region's unemployment rate is estimated to be 15.9%, the SANDAG report found, 1.8% lower than the previous week and 9.1% lower than this time last month. -
The virus is covered in sticky spike proteins that help it infect human cells. But those spikes are also covered in sugar, which makes it hard for the body to detect it. -
More travelers are passing through San Diego's biggest airport but the totals are only about 20% of traffic a year ago. -
The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level. -
The season will begin on July 23 or 24, and spring training "2.0" is being held at Petco Park starting July 1. But for now, fans will not be allowed inside the ballpark. -
A lot of tourists who drive to San Diego come from Arizona. The problem? There's a huge spike in COVID-19 cases in Arizona right now. -
KPBS Midday EditionDr. Wilma Wooten, the county's public health officer, said a significant spike in cases could be traced to the periods following restaurants opening, churches allowing services, and the mass protests calling for police reform. -
KPBS Midday EditionAround the country, a number of public health officials have resigned, retired or been fired, some after being verbally attacked or threatened in response to their repeated warnings of the crucial importance of wearing masks, social distancing and delayed reopening in slowing the spread of coronavirus. -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he could withhold up to $2.5 billion in the upcoming state budget to penalize counties that fail to comply with mandates intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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