City News Service

San Diego County public health officials have reported 320 new COVID-19 infections and four more deaths from the illness, raising the county's totals to 50,143 cases, a milestone for the region, and 825 fatalities.

A weak upper low will track southeast off the San Diego County coast Saturday, maintaining a deep marine layer and gusty onshore winds over the mountains and deserts.

U.S. District Judge Janis Sammartino issued a preliminary injunction Thursday upholding in most respects Assembly Bill 32, which took effect Jan. 1 and prohibits the operation of private detention facilities statewide.

The number of cases will likely cross 50,000 on Saturday, a milestone for the region, which experienced its first case in February.

The city of San Diego announced it has selected two proposals to develop vacant city-owned properties into permanent housing with on-site supportive services to house veterans, seniors, youth and young adults who have experienced homelessness.

San Diego County public health officials have reported 291 new COVID-19 infections and six deaths from the illness, raising the county's totals to 49,446 cases of the coronavirus and 819 fatalities.

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive-heat warning, effective from 10 a.m. Tuesday to 8 p.m. next Monday.

The department is looking to fill over 400 positions, and willing to pay tens of thousands of dollars in signing bonuses to attract new employees.

It's going to feel a lot like summer across much of San Diego County starting Wednesday.