City News Service

The San Diego City Council Tuesday approved Mayor Todd Gloria's proposal to establish a $5 million legal defense fund to help struggling tenants potentially facing eviction due to non-payment of rent during the COVID-19 pandemic.

San Diego County reported 658 new cases of COVID-19 and two new virus-related deaths Tuesday.

The search warrants served Tuesday morning follow a lawsuit filed by the San Diego City Attorney's Office to void the city's lease-to-own agreements in both the 101 Ash Street and Civic Center Plaza building deals.

The new lease allows San Diego Unified to start a multi-phase modernization of the campus, the district said.

Two people are facing charges in connection with alleged sexual abuse of students in their care at the Christian Youth Theater in El Cajon.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to oppose any further placements of sexually violent predators in the county until local jurisdictions are able to fully participate in the placement process, including having full veto authority.

There were no reports of any damage or public threats related to the quake.

The plan calls for a permanent center that migrants and asylum seekers can use while they finalize travel arrangements to other parts of the country.

There have been 16 earthquakes reported near El Centro and Imperial since midnight.