City News Service

San Diego County public health officials reported 291 new COVID-19 cases and eight additional deaths Saturday, raising the region's totals to 36,203 cases and 660 deaths.

High pressure will continue to weaken this weekend, bringing cooling to San Diego County, although it will continue to feel hot and humid.

A coalition of activists led by MoveOn.org held a "day of action" Saturday aimed at saving the U.S. Postal system, with nearly 700 nationwide rallies — including many in the San Diego area.

Special Warfare Operator First Class Adel A. Enayat is accused of committing the assault following a Fourth of July barbecue on base and is facing sexual assault, aggravated assault and battery charges.

Of the 6,567 tests reported Friday, 5% returned positive, bringing the 14-day rolling average to 3.9%, well below the state's 8% guideline.

The TSA, which released figures regarding cash collected at airports during the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, 2019, said in most cases "this money consists of coins that passengers remove from their pockets while undergoing security screening."

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.