City News Service

The new data increase the county's cumulative totals to 887,636 infections and 5,417 deaths since the pandemic began. Current hospitalizations now stand at 442, while the number of people in intensive care units declined by two to 46. Available hospital beds decreased by six to 256.

Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency on Monday in response to the increase of monkeypox cases in the state.

The San Diego City Council Monday approved Mayor Todd Gloria's Build Better SD initiative.

The warning is in effect through 3:45 p.m.

San Diego County's award in Proposition 47 grant funding is earmarked for people leaving custody who have a history of behavioral health needs and are homeless or at risk of homelessness. In addition to the $6 million in grant funds, the county will commit $4 million toward the program, according to a news release.

It is 13 cents less than one week ago and 66.4 cents lower than one month ago, but $1.227 more than one year ago.

The latest in-custody death comes on the heels of news that a sheriff’s deputy was arrested for allegedly having illegal drugs on county jail property.

Officials with the U.S. Department of Transportation issued a statement in response to Southwest's cancellations, noting that the department will be looking into the situation.

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive-heat warning, effective from 10 a.m. Tuesday to 8 p.m. next Monday.