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.

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The San Diego VA is making access to mental health care harder for local veterans, outraging therapists who say the agency’s actions are dangerous and irresponsible. Meanwhile, San Diego hospitals are bracing for a surge in COVID-19 cases that could exhaust medical staff and resources. Also, Supervisors are taking action, approving more funding for an income replacement program.

San Diego County is setting records: On Monday there were 833 cases reported, following a record high of 1,087 on Sunday and 736 Saturday. Meanwhile, business owners gathered with protestors for a “re-open San Diego rally” on Monday to protest closure of indoor business operations under the state’s “purple tier.”

California’s coronavirus cases are surging. Health officials say social gatherings and people not wearing masks or keeping their distance are fueling the rise. Yet businesses say they are paying the price with revenue-sapping restrictions. Also, voters approved Measure E to do away with height restrictions in the Midway District. Plus, what will become of the U.S. Southern border wall once President-Elect Joe Biden takes office in January?

California passed the grim milestone of one million total confirmed coronavirus infections. Starting Saturday morning public health orders will require restaurants, gyms and churches to stop indoor operations after an increase in COVID-19 cases. Plus, while San Diego moved into the purple covid-19 tier, Bay Area counties moved into the less restrictive yellow and orange tiers.

San Diego businesses are preparing for new restrictions after the county was moved into California's purple Covid-19 tier. Meanwhile, the new lockdown has some San Diegans asking why the county has regressed. Also, we’ll have an interview with the new Mayor-Elect Todd Gloria.

A rise in Covid-19 cases has put San Diego in the state’s purple, most restrictive reopening tier. Meanwhile, school districts are working to keep school buses virus-free -- and we’ll take a closer look. And, in honor of Veteran’s Day, a profile of former marine Luther Hendricks who fought overseas in World War II’s Pacfic Theater while also fighting racism back home.