How some of the city’s most cherished Balboa Park institutions are surviving in the era of COVID-19. Plus: San Diego Unified will push back its plan to return to in-person education, damaging Santa Ana winds are here through the end of the week and more of the local news you need.

San Diego County health officials reported 22 deaths Tuesday, bringing the COVID death toll to 1,019. Plus: city officials say they're hoping to have housed more than 1-thousand homeless San Diegans by the end of the year, why researchers are worried that the first COVID vaccine could harm other ongoing vaccine studies and more local news you need.

With coronavirus cases surging statewide and hospital beds expected to fill rapidly, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday a more sweeping stay-at-home order could soon be imposed. Plus: A Kearny Mesa church continues to defy public health orders despite a recent outbreak of COVID-19, taking a closer look at an overlooked habitat when it comes to combating climate change, a new mandate requiring California hospitals to test workers and more local news you need.

California is combating rampant fraud in unemployment claims, But some people with legitimate claims - especially those in immigrant communities - are finding themselves locked out of their accounts. Also, city voters approved a new Commission on Police Practices -- today will be the first chance for the public to have a voice on how that commission will work... And, from our inewsource partners: Nearly three months after the Valley Fire erupted near Jamul, the people who lost homes and businesses are clearing debris off their land, negotiating with insurance companies if they were insured and applying for federal aid.

San Diego County public health officials reported 1,052 COVID-19 infections and eight additional deaths Thursday, raising the region's totals to over 75,000cases and nearly 1,000 deaths. Meanwhile, like everywhere else in the country, San Diego is strategizing on how the county will roll out a Covid-19 Vaccine if and when one becomes available. Plus, Imperial County was among the hardest-hit in the state early in the pandemic. Now, a new surge in cases is putting the rural region to the test again.

The rise of COVID-19 cases in San Diego is part of a pattern being seen statewide and that will put increasing strain on the health care system in coming weeks. Meanwhile, San Diego County public health officials reported a record 1,546 COVID-19 infections Tuesday, along with 16 additional deaths. Also, as the pandemic rages, teachers are struggling to get time off due to a shortage of substitute teachers. When more schools open for in-person instruction, school officials say the substitute situation could worsen.

Coronavirus cases are surging among Latino communities in the South Bay, and unemployment is on the rise there as well. While they only make up one third of the population in San Diego county, Latinos account for 60% of all cases. Meanwhile Governor Gavin Newsom gives a press conference from quarantine in his home after a family member was exposed to Covid-19. Plus, local restaurants are making plans for deliveries and take out for Thanksgiving as they struggle to survive during the Covid-19 shutdowns.

Four years of disputes over President Donald Trump and his policies have fractured families to the point of estrangement, made even worse by his refusal to concede the presidency and false claims that President-elect Joe Biden’s victory is based on voter fraud. Also, A San Diego superior court judge is expected to rule on a lawsuit requesting a temporary restraining order on the state’s coronavirus restrictions shuttering indoor business operations. Plus, San Diego's cannabis industry is hoping to form a city-sanctioned business improvement district.

In an effort to steam the rise in coronavirus cases, all non-essential work, movement and gatherings must cease between 10 p.m. to 5 a.m starting Saturday, November 21st. The move comes only days after the state imposed restrictions limiting business operations in those 41 counties, which have the most significant increases in virus cases. Meanwhile, Sheriff Bill Gore said four two-deputy teams will begin making "a full-time commitment" of the county's 18 cities and unincorporated areas, ensuring compliance with public health orders. Several cities have already confirmed they will send officers to assist deputies in their duties. Also, the CDC recommends against traveling during the holidays, but airlines and airports created pre-flight coronavirus testing to allow people to travel more freely.

None of San Diego County's previous climate action plans survived legal scrutiny. Officials hope this time, it will be different. Plus: the county’s vaccine distribution plan, paying sick people to stay home and more of the local news you need. San Diego News Matters is KPBS’ daily news podcast made possible by our newsroom. Support our work and this podcast at www.kpbs.org/donate.