City News Service

Opening statements and testimony began in the trial of Matthew Dages, who is accused of lying about the basis of his May 27, 2020, arrest of Amaurie Johnson, a young Black man who was waiting for friends outside an apartment complex.

The county's seasonal total stands at 423 cases following 70 infections reported for the week ending Saturday. The five-year average for that date is 401.

San Diego County public health officials reported 567 new COVID-19 infections and five additional deaths.

Ricky Bernard Cooper, 34, pleaded guilty last month to arson and burglary charges for the May 30, 2020, fire inside the Chase bank branch at 4791 Spring St., as well as for looting stores at the La Mesa Springs Shopping Center.

A power outage left hundreds of homes and businesses without electrical service for hours early Tuesday.

San Diego County public health officials reported 401 new COVID-19 infections and 10 deaths in it latest data.

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.