City News Service

A man who piloted a boat that crashed near Point Loma during an apparent human-smuggling operation, leading to the deaths of three people and injuries to more than two dozen others, pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges.

UC San Diego joined a Phase II clinical trial to evaluate additional COVID-19 booster shots to see if different vaccine regimens can broaden immune responses in adults, it was announced Wednesday.

The special election to fill the remaining months of former Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez's term will be decided in a runoff June 7.

The San Diego City Council Tuesday established a Privacy Advisory Board to protect resident and visitor privacy.

A retired Los Angeles police officer and U.S. Army veteran who alleges she was sexually assaulted and unlawfully arrested by border agents at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry has filed a lawsuit against the federal government and the unidentified officer who allegedly assaulted her.

Only about 52% of middle school youth in foster care participated in four or more weeks of distance learning during the coronavirus pandemic, compared to 75% of all middle schoolers, which could exacerbate existing academic challenges, local foster care-focused nonprofit Voices for Children announced Tuesday.

The announcement comes after a judge struck down San Diego's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, saying only the state can make that a requirement.

Earlier this month, supervisors unanimously voted to oppose any further placements of sexually violent predators until local jurisdictions are able to fully participate in the placement process, including having full veto authority.