City News Service

San Diego County health officials have reported 358 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the case total to 54,941, including four new cases in the Vista Unified School District.

Less than a week after fully reopening its schools, the Vista Unified School District reported a second COVID-19 case involving a Mission Vista High School student, leading to the quarantine of about 150 students and four teachers.

Gusty Santa Ana winds were sweeping through San Diego County Monday amid dry conditions, raising the risk of wildfires in the mountains and the inland valleys.

San Diego County health officials have reported 269 new COVID-19 infections and two new deaths, bringing the case total to 54,583 and raising the death toll to 870.

With expected Santa Ana winds and elevated fire weather conditions in north San Diego County, San Diego Gas & Electric has notified approximately 21,480 residents that it may have to turn off power to reduce wildfire risk Monday and Tuesday.

Strong winds are expected in San Diego County through Tuesday, as a deepening low-pressure system increases onshore flow and moisture over the area.

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.