City News Service

San Diego County public health officials Wednesday reported 549 new cases of COVID-19 and nine additional virus-related deaths.

Prosecutor said he has made "disparaging" remarks about his wife's family in some of the calls to his children and also suggested the two oldest children watch a prison movie called "Shot Caller" to better understand his current situation.

The San Diego City Council Tuesday tentatively approved the Spaces as Places program.

Bodega Latina, which does business as El Super, was cited $1,164,500 after an investigation found that "some workers were forced to work while sick, others were told to apply for unemployment while quarantining or in isolation, while others waited months to be paid," according to the Labor Commissioner's Office.

The county's announcement follows the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's approval last week of booster shots for all three COVID-19 vaccines currently available.

Environmental health officials Tuesday urged swimmers and surfers to stay out of the coastal beaches and bays following recent rain in the county.

The department is looking to fill over 400 positions, and willing to pay tens of thousands of dollars in signing bonuses to attract new employees.

It's going to feel a lot like summer across much of San Diego County starting Wednesday.

It is a long-inactive commission focusing on the needs of women and recommending programs intended to fix gender inequality.