City News Service

Infection preventative measures, including high ventilation standards and universal masking, prevented many SARS-CoV-2 transmissions during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a UC San Diego-led study published Tuesday revealed.

Closed since October, high surf further damaged Ocean Beach Pier over the New Year's weekend, authorities said.

The closures will include family resource centers, library branches and animal shelters.

Communities with lower incomes, higher rental cost burdens and a higher proportion of Black and Hispanic households are among those more likely to experience evictions in San Diego, according to San Diego Housing Commission study released Thursday.

Mayor Todd Gloria, who is running for re-election, touted accomplishments over his mayoral tenure and laid out his goals going forward.

The mayor is expected to talk about homelessness, housing and the city’s budget.

After two months of closure, rail service between Orange County and San Diego County resumed Monday on both Metrolink and Amtrak lines.

The weather forecast has led the Padres to cancel FanFest on Sunday.

There were no reports of any damage or public threats related to the quake.