City News Service

Friday's data increased the county's cumulative totals to 722,683 cases and 4,894 deaths since the pandemic began. Total COVID-positive hospitalizations decreased from 868 to 837.

Alexander King, 20, admitted Thursday to his role in setting the May 30, 2020, fire inside the Chase bank branch.

Researchers found that the HIV incidence rate among people who use drugs in Tijuana had risen to an unprecedented 11% per year.

San Diego County reported 2,326 new COVID-19 cases and 17 deaths Thursday as hospitalizations dropped by 53.

The proposals, available for community review on the police department's website, will be the subject of several municipal public meetings in the coming weeks ahead of the review, input and approval of the San Diego City Council.

Well-fitted masks will continue to be required to be worn indoors by people who are not fully vaccinated.

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.