City News Service

The Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to advance a 600-acre solar panel project in Jacumba Hot Springs, a desert community located in the southeastern San Diego County, despite opposition by numerous residents and the co-owner of a local resort.

A total of 9,448 San Diego households have been helped with $77.9 million in a first round of rent relief through the city's COVID-19 Housing Stability Assistance Program, officials announced Wednesday.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a proposal to increase law enforcement of illegal marijuana shops in unincorporated areas.

San Diego County public health officials reported 1,738 new COVID-19 infections Tuesday — the highest one-day total since late January.

A woman who is seeking a five-year extension of a domestic violence temporary restraining order against Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer told a judge Tuesday that she had previous sexual relationships with other major league players, including star San Diego Padres slugger Fernando Tatis Jr.

The San Diego Police Department is conducting an internal investigation into a social media posting in which an officer urged his colleagues to refuse any orders to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or to wear protective masks.

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.