City News Service

San Diego County Thursday reported 568 new COVID-19 cases and 10 additional virus deaths.

A total of 2,242,203 San Diegans, 80% of those eligible, are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency announced Wednesday, placing San Diego among the most vaccinated counties in the state and the nation.

San Diego County and city officials announced proposals Wednesday to ban so-called "ghost guns" countywide, among other initiatives aimed at stemming gun violence locally.

The San Diego Housing Commission Monday completed a pilot program to construct five Accessory Dwelling Units — sometimes referred to as "granny flats."

The number of influenza cases being reported in San Diego this season is higher than the average for the same period in recent years.

Following the federal government's decision to lift non-essential travel restrictions at U.S. ports of entry, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria thanked federal and local leaders Wednesday.

The announcement comes after a judge struck down San Diego's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, saying only the state can make that a requirement.

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.