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Hundreds of bills passed in the 2021 regular legislative session in Texas become law, including abortion and voting restrictions, a ban on critical race theory, permitless carry and more.

Volkswagen of America had earlier issued a statement that it was rebranding itself as Voltswagen of America, but it may have been an April Fool's Day prank according to media reports.

The Centers for Disease Control is investigating what could be the first instance of “community spread” of the novel coronavirus after a patient being treated at Sacramento-area hospital tested positive for the virus. Plus, remembering poway teenager Chelsea King 10 years after her murder. Also, the Navy is in the process of putting together what could be one of San Diego's most consequential redevelopment projects in decades, as it seeks a new facility for its cybersecurity operations in the Midway District. And, an employee in charge of helping low-income residents get housing subsidies is being accused of posting racist memes on social media. The county ethics board is investigating. In addition, coal-fired power plants are closing across the country. The question now, what to do with the newly freed up water supply. Finally, in an effort to help address environmental justice, the city of San Diego has unveiled its new Climate Equity Index. The tool will help the city with implementing part of its Climate Action Plan goals.

San Diego County's COVID-19 death toll now sits at 53, while 1,930 county residents have had confirmed cases.

The daily San Diego County news conferences are meant to update the public on the current state of coronavirus. But between March 3-April 14, there were nine examples of statements from health officials that were contradictory or just incorrect.

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An infectious disease specialist talks about testing for COVID-19 in San Diego and whether it’s too soon to reopen the county. Also, there has been a rise in hate speech during the pandemic, but the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said a Santee man seen wearing a KKK-style hood did not violate any laws. Plus, higher education is facing tough challenges, but a program for prison inmates and those recently released has unique problems during the pandemic. And, eventually people will return to work but office culture will likely change. Designers are thinking about how workers will use the post-pandemic office space and how it will look. Finally, a senior citizen in City Heights is embracing her musical side while quarantining.

The San Diego County Fair has officially been canceled this year due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Also in San Diego News Matters podcast: reports from inside jails contradict sheriff officials’ statements about conditions and more local news you need.

The Department of Veterans Affairs said its frontline health workers must get vaccinated by mid-September or they'll lose their jobs.

Where do myths about coronavirus vaccines come from and why do they spread? NPR takes a look at how rumors about vaccines and fertility reached the public earlier this year.