City News Service

The 81-year-old man was suddenly assaulted by an unknown suspect, causing severe injuries, police said.

The number of coronavirus patients in San Diego County hospitals has surged to almost 600, according to the latest state figures.

The number of coronavirus patients in San Diego County hospitals surged past 500 Friday, as local health officials urged residents to keep their New Year's Eve celebrations small and safe.

San Diego's extended forecast calls for clearing and dry conditions with colder-than-average temperatures starting Saturday and lasting into next week following nine straight days of measurable rain, the National Weather Service said Friday.

Most San Diego city offices and services will be closed for the New Year's Eve and New Year's Day holidays, authorities said Friday.

The dramatic surge in COVID-19 cases continued Thursday, with a daily record of 5,976 new infections reported and county public health officials urging residents to keep New Year's celebrations small.

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.