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San Diego has reached the CDC’s highest level of COVID-19 activity. The highly contagious BA.5 variant is driving the current surge of the disease, and with summertime activities in full swing - including this week’s Comic Con - health officials are bracing for what could be an even more cases. Next, a new book underscores the link between a lack of affordable housing and homelessness. Then, more than 20 years of records relating to use-of-force incidents involving police in San Diego County finds a clear trend – officers are far more likely to shoot if the suspect is a person of color. Also, roadblocks and layers of bureaucracy make it almost impossible for Mexican returnees to get their U.S. coursework recognized. Then, Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a recent warning to landlords and new guidance to law enforcement handling self-help evictions. In short, landlords can’t use unlawful measures to evict or lock out tenants and law enforcement has a responsibility to protect tenants. Finally, an excerpt of the latest episode of KPBS's "Port of Entry" podcast explores how thousands of people cross the U.S.-Mexico border every year to take a psychedelic known as ibogaine - a drug that may help some people kick opiate addiction.

The County Health and Human Services Agency reported 473 new infections and four deaths on Thursday, increasing the cumulative totals to 918,279 cases and 5,483 deaths.

Citing rising costs and reduced revenue, the San Diego Opera Tuesday canceled performances of "The Falling and the Rising," a co-commissioned work originally scheduled to premiere in 2020 but postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

They argue the threat posed by COVID has lessened because of preexisting immunity and access to treatment. Plus, some deaths may be incorrectly blamed on COVID. Others caution it's too soon to tell.

The commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Col. Thomas M. Bedell, and the commanding general of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering, invite the San Diego community and aviation enthusiasts to the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, Sept. 23-25. The theme of this year’s air show is “Marines: Fight, Evolve, Win.” and is a direct reflection of the Commandant of the Marine Corps Force Design 2030 program and the technical innovations the service is undertaking to remain the 21st century’s force in readiness. “It’s been almost three years since MCAS Miramar was able to open its doors to our neighbors and share in our love of aviation, and I am extremely excited to be able to do so once again. We are proud to call America’s Finest City home and bring back one of the world’s most anticipated aviation exhibitions”, said Bedell. The full schedule has been released (subject to change). Guests can count on seeing the Marine Corps’ F-35B demonstration, the unique Marine AirGround Task Force demonstration, the Air Force’s F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, Aaron Fitzgerald flying the Red Bull Helicopter, a 5G Technology Expo and much more. The air show is free to the public and upgraded seating options are now on sale. For ticket information, COVID-19 protocols, business and vendor opportunities, and more, please visit the Miramar Air Show website at miramarairshow.com. There are currently no COVID-19 protocols on www.miramarairshow.com. Friday-Sunday: September 23-25 8 am: Gates open to the public 9:30 am: Jon Melby / Precision Exotics I Race the Runway Experience 9:48 am: Kent Pietsch Interstate Cadet (Trucktop) 10 am: USAF C-17 West Coast Demo Team 10:16 am: Opening Ceremonies | USA Golden Knights / USN Leap Frogs 11:03 am: USMC F-35B Aerobatic Demo 11:23 am: Kent Pietsch (Deadstick) 11:31 am: USAF U-2 Dragon Lady (Friday Only) 11:45 am: Redbull Air Force | Kirby Chambliss Edge 540 / Aaron Fitzgerald Redbull BO-105 Helo / Wingsuit Flyers 12:12 pm: Vicky Benzing 450 Stearman 12:26 pm: Mike Goulian Extra 330 12:40 pm: Hot Streak Jet Truck II / Mike Goulian Race 12:48 pm: Kent Pietsch (Comedy) 12:58 pm: USA Golden Knights & USN Leap Frogs 1:15 pm: MAGTF | Marine Air Ground Task Force 2:04 pm: USAF F-22 Raptor Demo w/P-51D Heritage Flight (Saturday & Sunday Only) 2:36 pm: Rob Holland Aerobatics MXS-RH 2:50 pm: Hot Streak Jet Truck II / Rob Holland Race (Saturday & Sunday Only) 2:58 pm: USN Blue Angels and Fat Albert 4:13 pm: End of Aerial Demonstrations NOTE: Times are approximate and subject to change. Follow @MCASMiramarCA on Twitter #MiramarAirshow

San Diego County led a series of online panels designed to address instances of misinformation that appeared in Board of Supervisors meetings. The panels concluded in March, and inewsource spoke with the moderator about the effort.

On the duo's latest album, its first full-length released on a major country label, Tanya and Michael Trotter Jr. sing piano-driven originals with a grown-up sense of devotion.

California Department of Public Health's new guidance gives hospitals and other health care settings leeway in setting their policies.

This is the March 2022 archive of breaking news about the coronavirus pandemic.

The Navy has been embarrassed by COVID outbreaks on the USS Roosevelt. Now it’s relying on vaccines and new guidance to keep crews healthy at sea. Meanwhile, the two latest murders of journalists in Tijuana have prompted the Baja California Attorney General's Office appoint a a special prosecutor to investigate. Plus, legislation that would help create a single-payer, government run health plan in California will face a key hurdle in the next week.