City News Service

It's the fifth time in six days that health authorities reported more than 300 new COVID-19 cases and the first day yet with new cases topping 400.

The county's order alleges that following its May 21 reopening, the date when county restaurants were cleared to resume in-person dining, public health officials observed employees were not wearing masks, and that social distancing and sanitation protocols were not in place.

San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher and his wife, Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, announced late Thursday afternoon they are going into quarantine due to possible coronavirus exposure.

Students are expected to participate in testing upon arrival on campus. These arrivals will be staggered to ensure laboratory capacity isn't overwhelmed.

The historic Hotel del Coronado plans to reopen Friday, hotel management announced this week, ending the first closure in the hotel's 132-year history.

After 310, 302 and 332 new cases were reported on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday — representing an above-average percentage of positive cases to total tests performed — the numbers rose yet again Thursday, with 4% of tests returning positive

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.