City News Service

The funds were awarded by California's Transportation Improvement Program's Interregional Transportation Improvement Program — administered by the California Transportation Commission.

San Diego County public health officials reported 210 new infections and 11 deaths Thursday.

The teenager, whose name has been withheld because she is a minor, was taken into custody Thursday morning and booked into juvenile hall in San Diego, Escondido police said.

Beginning in early April, residents in San Diego County and nationwide will be able to apply for financial help for funeral expenses through FEMA's COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program.

A strong trough of low pressure is moving into Southern California on Thursday morning, prompting the breezy and wet weather, forecasters said.

The new strain of the virus first discovered in Brazil may be more effective in resisting vaccines, said Dr. Eric McDonald, medical director of the county’s epidemiology department.

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.