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Scripps Professor Veerabhadran Ramanathan Will Receive Prestigious Climate Prize
- June 17
- By Jade Hindmon, Pat Finn
Veerabhadran "Ram" Ramanathan, the renowned professor and researcher in climate science at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, is being honored for his work on climate change.
An Oakland Mom's Death From COVID: How Two Women Are Trying To Fill Her Shoes
- June 17
- Julia McEvoy / KQED
More than 60,000 Californians have died from COVID-19, and The California Report Magazine has launched a series to remember some of them.
Live Blog: California Drops Workplace Mask Rule For Vaccinated Workers
- June 17
- By KPBS Staff
This is a breaking news blog for all of the latest updates about the coronavirus pandemic.
California Drops Workplace Mask Rule For Vaccinated Workers
- June 17
- By Associated Press
California regulators have approved revised worksite pandemic rules that allow fully vaccinated employees the same freedoms as when they are off the job.
California To Loosen Worksite Pandemic Rules Amid Reopening
- June 17
- DON THOMPSON / Associated Press
California regulators are set to approve revised worksite pandemic rules that allow fully vaccinated employees the same freedoms as when they are off the job.
Pfizer's COVID Vaccine In Teens And Myocarditis: What You Need To Know
- June 17
- Joanne Silberner / NPR
Health officials are investigating reports of mostly mild, temporary and treatable heart inflammation that may or may not be causally linked to vaccination with an mRNA vaccine against COVID-19.
The Investigation Of The Pandemic's Origins Is At An Impasse
- June 17
- Will Stone / NPR
In the wake of heated debate over the unproven lab leak theory, the world is calling on China to cooperate with investigations. But efforts to delve into this matter seem to be stalling.
Bankers Hill Project A Test Case For San Diego's New Affordable Housing Incentives
- June 17
- By Andrew Bowen
The zero-parking apartment project is the first to fall under the "Complete Communities" program approved by the San Diego City Council last year.
San Diego County Reports 48 New COVID-19 Infections
- June 16
- By City News Service
San Diego County public health officials reported 48 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday as it begins to wind down its response to the pandemic.
With The State Reopen But Herd Immunity Not Met, What Is The COVID-19 Infection Risk?
- June 16
- By Harrison Patiño , Jade Hindmon
As many California residents prepare for a mask-free summer, some are wondering how the end of the state's tiered reopening will affect herd immunity goals.
Officials Warn Of Spike In San Diego County Fentanyl-Related Overdose Deaths
- June 16
- By City News Service
Around 700 fentanyl-related overdose deaths are projected to occur in San Diego County by the end of the year, according to a joint warning issued Wednesday by San Diego County law enforcement and prosecutors about the drug's dangerous potential.
How To Help Your Pet Get Ready For When You Go Back To Work
- June 16
- By Claire Trageser, Megan Burke
With many of us working from home for the past year and a half, our pets have gotten used to having us around.
COVID-19 Survey Finds Baja California Faring Better than Other Mexican States
- June 16
- By City News Service
As San Diego County lifts COVID-19 protocols and restrictions, Baja California is still recovering from the pandemic but may be doing slightly better than Mexico on average, a binational report revealed Wednesday.
Countywide Home Prices Up 3%, Sales Slip
- June 16
- By City News Service
The median price of a single-family home in San Diego County rose 3% last month, but sales of existing homes dropped slightly, the California Association of Realtors reported Wednesday.
Beachgoers Escape Heat, Enjoy Coast Without COVID Restrictions
- June 15
- By Melissa Mae
As the excessive heat warning continues in San Diego's mountain, desert and valley areas, people head to the beach to escape the heat without having to worry about any pandemic restrictions.
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