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As summer travel surges, so does COVID. Experts share advice on how to prepare ahead of time in case you are infected on a vacation or visit — and what to do if you get that dreaded positive test.

San Diego County is seeing spikes in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, prompting local public health officials Friday to encourage residents to be more vigilant.

A local wastewater monitoring project has become a public health tool for quickly identifying COVID-19 spread in the community, as well as new variants.

NCAA President Mark Emmert is stepping down from his position amid a turbulent time for the organization.

A growing number of San Diego Unified students are considered chronically absent this year, alarming district leaders. Student attendance not only affects the district’s budget. It also puts youth at greater risk of truancy and academic failure when they miss school.

"There's nothing we can't accomplish together, because you know what? We got this," said Vargas, first elected to the District 1 seat in 2020.

The South African-based scientist who co-discovered the omicron variant of COVID-19 makes an intriguing argument.

Punxsutawney Phil predicts more winter ahead. Groundhogs may not have a great track record when it comes to weather forecasts, but experts say the tradition sheds light on our culture and environment.

Congress ended the temporary benefit meant to help low-income households with pandemic-era hardships. A huge increase in Social Security benefits may mean some households see further SNAP reductions.

The poll is aimed at assessing whether threats are increasing and becoming more violent.