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 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.