City News Service

Authorities shut down the southbound side of the freeway due to the emergency.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Monday granted full approval to Pfizer-BioNTech's cornavirus vaccine for people ages 16 and older, which San Diego leaders hope will remove some doubt from those who have been hesitant to receive a shot.

San Diego Public Library Director Misty Jones will host a public meeting Tuesday to reveal the preliminary findings of the first phase of the Library Master Plan.

The district hopes to transition back to normal in-person operations by the spring 2022 semester if the health situation improves.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the COVID-19 vaccination record card issued at the time of inoculation, a photograph of the patron's vaccination record card, or a digital vaccination record.

With the Delta variant of the coronavirus continuing to surge, San Diego County's latest COVID-19 numbers show 979 new cases and seven more hospitalizations but no additional deaths.

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.