City News Service

The program will narrow down the list of shelters with possible availability within 30 minutes or less, expediting a process that can typically take up to several days for victims in immediate need.

Notices are being mailed out for people with appearance or fine due dates stretching from March through mid-September, according to court officials, who noted that several automatic extensions have already been issued due to the pandemic, but an additional 30-day grace period is being offered for those with outstanding fines.

The first $1.5 million in loans from The San Diego Foundation's small business and nonprofit program have gone out to eight local organizations, part of a $5 million fund for organizations impacted by COVID-19.

San Diego County awaited fresh data from the state Tuesday to see if it will avoid being pushed back into the most restrictive "purple tier."

A woman lodged a complaint against the county Sheriff's Department, alleging that a deputy used excessive force when he yanked her out of her car, pulling her hair and arm during a traffic stop in Lakeside last week.

Vote-by-mail ballots sent to all registered San Diego County voters are the safest, most convenient way for residents to take part in the Nov. 3 election while preventing the spread of the coronavirus, county officials said Monday.

Mayor Todd Gloria and City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera Wednesday announced an update to San Diego's climate action initiative.

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.