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California Gov. Gavin Newsom holds up a vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a Los Angeles medical facility. Coronavirus cases continue to soar in the state as hospitals struggle to keep up with the surge.

California Activates 'Mass Fatality' Program As State Sets New Virus Records

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state has 60 refrigerated units available if needed. He also said that 5,000 body bags were distributed to some of the hardest-hit counties.

A woman receives a COVID-19 vaccine at the vaccination super station at Grossmont Center in La Mesa, Calif. Feb. 2, 2021.

San Diego County Officials Urge COVID Booster Shots For Those Eligible

San Diego County officials Monday encouraged thousands of eligible residents to get COVID-19 vaccine boosters and reminded those who have not yet received the shot that it is the best way to avoid severe symptoms from the virus.

A CDC advisory panel recommended an extra Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dose only for those who are 65 or older or run a high risk of severe disease.

San Diego County Reports 472 New COVID-19 Cases, No New Deaths

San Diego County reported 472 new COVID-19 infections and no new deaths, according to the latest data.

A patient gets vaccinated against COVID-19 at Border View Family YMCA in Otay Mesa, Calif. Feb. 24, 2021.

San Diego County Reports 1,068 New COVID-19 Cases, 7 Deaths

San Diego County reported 1,068 new COVID-19 infections and seven new deaths Friday, as one county official prepared for the possibility of vaccine booster shots.

A nurse preparing the COVID-19 vaccine at San Diego State University's Viejas Arena, March 23, 2021.

San Diego County Reports 894 New COVID-19 Cases, 12 Deaths

San Diego County reported 894 new COVID-19 infections and 12 new deaths Thursday.

A memorial for Laura Shinn, who was struck and killed while biking to work, sits next to a fence on Pershing Drive in Balboa Park, July 26, 2021.

Mayor Gloria Directs City Staff To Create Protected Bikeways On Pershing Drive

In a move to separate cyclists and scooter riders from cars on Pershing Drive, Mayor Todd Gloria Thursday directed city staff to install bollards to create bikeways in both directions.

A lab worker prepares samples to be tested for COVID-19 in San Diego, Feb. 28, 2020.

San Diego County Reports 851 New COVID-19 Cases, 6 Deaths

San Diego County reported 851 new COVID-19 infections and six new deaths in the latest data, as the region's hospitals continue to prepare for a "fifth surge" of the virus.

Evidence seized from a drug trafficking operation in central California in early 2020 included methamphetamine and fentanyl with a street value of $1.5 million, authorities said.

Methamphetamine Deaths Soar, Hitting Black And Native Americans Especially Hard

Newly published U.S. data finds overdose deaths from methamphetamine use more than doubled in recent years. Use of the stimulant among Black Americans surged nearly tenfold.

Methamphetamine Deaths Soar, Hitting Black And Native Americans Especially Hard

Newly published U.S. data finds overdose deaths from methamphetamine use more than doubled in recent years. Use of the stimulant among Black Americans surged nearly tenfold.

Students walking through San Diego State campus on the first day of class, Aug. 23, 2021.

San Diego County Reports 685 New COVID-19 Cases, 12 Deaths

San Diego County reported 685 new COVID-19 infections and 12 new deaths Tuesday, as the region's hospitals continue to prepare for a possible "fifth surge" of the virus.

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