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The district attorney said illegal dispensaries bring the additional concerns of associated crimes such as murders, attempted murders and assaults.

The shooting also left a National City police detective assigned to the task force with a gunshot wound described as minor.

San Diego County reported 939 new COVID-19 cases and 16 additional virus-related deaths in its latest data.

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose to a record high day for the second consecutive Thursday, increasing 1 cent to $4.736.

A citizens group that opposes local COVID-19 restrictions has filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging San Diego's vaccine mandate for city employees.

Influenza in San Diego County remains relatively low, with 34 new lab-confirmed cases reported in the past week, eight more than the week previous.

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.