UCSD, Padres to help county deliver 5,000 COVID-19 vaccinations per day
REGION — UC San Diego Health, San Diego County and the Padres are teaming up to vaccinate at least 5,000 healthcare workers per day against...
Escondido
Escondido had highest number of coronavirus outbreaks in November
ESCONDIDO — A recent review of public records by KPBS shows that the highest number of coronavirus outbreaks in November across the region happened in...
Encinitas business owners rebuke city’s efforts to enforce regional health order
ENCINITAS — The creeping reality of permanent closure facing local businesses along Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas has pushed some owners to publicly rebuke the...
Palomar federal field hospital activated, now has 10 patients
ESCONDIDO – A 202-bed federal field hospital inside of Palomar Medical Center in Escondido that was activated last week to support overwhelmed hospitals now has...
Grant funding deadline extended for small businesses impacted by pandemic
REGION — The deadline for operators of small businesses and nonprofits to apply for $500 million in state COVID-19 relief funds has been extended, a...
Three new San Diego County Supervisors take oath of office
REGION — The three new members of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors today took their oaths of office virtually, rather than in person,...
County reports 3,520 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
REGION — San Diego County public health officials have reported 3,520 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths, bringing the county’s totals to 168,020...
CHP ‘Maximum Enforcement’ for New Year’s holiday begins tonight
REGION — The California Highway Patrol’s Maximum Enforcement Period for the New Year’s holiday begins tonight. While the state is advising residents to stay home...
Suspect sought in countywide grand theft and burglary series
REGION — Police today asked for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two suspects believed responsible for a series of grand thefts and burglaries...
Levin’s bill aimed at helping homeless veterans awaits Trump’s approval
REGION — In mid-December, Congress passed a bipartisan-supported bill primarily sponsored by Rep. Mike Levin (D-San Juan Capistrano) that aims to strengthen and expand services...
Bella’s Act will end sale of puppy mill animals
REGION — Bella’s Act, which completely prohibits the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in California, takes effect on Jan. 1, 2021. The legislation...
Escondido Union High School District postpones in-person learning
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido Union High School District (EUHSD) last week announced that they are postponing a blended learning option that includes in-person classes until...
