City News Service

Two conservation groups Thursday filed a formal notice of their intent to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its alleged failure to ensure San Diego County and other regions across the country rein in harmful air pollution.

The San Diego City Council's Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods Committee sidestepped making a recommendation on a proposed ambulance services contract.

San Diego County public health officials reported 1,113 new COVID-19 infections and 51 fatalities Thursday, breaking a three-day streak of fewer than 1,000 new cases.

In an effort to help schools reduce the risk of COVID-19 outbreaks as they resume in-person instruction, UC San Diego and San Diego County are testing a program to detect the virus which causes COVID-19 at schools and child care centers, it was announced Thursday.

San Diego County public health officials reported 810 new COVID-19 cases and 51 deaths Wednesday.

Mayor Todd Gloria announced Wednesday the formation of a nine-member group of advisers that will help his administration tackle unique challenges facing Black communities.

California has been battered by 10 previous atmospheric rivers this winter.

The latest in-custody death comes on the heels of news that a sheriff’s deputy was arrested for allegedly having illegal drugs on county jail property.

Officials with the U.S. Department of Transportation issued a statement in response to Southwest's cancellations, noting that the department will be looking into the situation.