City News Service

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.

San Diego County public health officials reported 420 new cases of COVID-19 Monday and 13 virus-related deaths.

Power was knocked out Monday afternoon for more than 3,200 San Diego Gas & Electric customers in the areas of Ocean Beach, Sunset Cliffs and Point Loma.

Cooler temperatures and cloudy skies moved into the San Diego area Monday, with widespread mild rains expected to douse the county this afternoon, forecasters reported.

A brush fire blackened scores of open acres in the area of Barnett Ranch County Preserve.

The lawsuit comes days after Fletcher announced he is taking a medical leave due to trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol abuse.

California has been battered by 10 previous atmospheric rivers this winter.