COVID-19 Cases Surpass 300,000 As County Marks 2 Million Fully Vaccinated While San Diego County continues to see rising COVID- 19 cases, more than two million residents are now fully vaccinated, bringing the region closer to its vaccination goal.

 

Thursday, August 5, 20 Add newsletters@kpbs.org to your e-mail address book to ensure you receive all future newsletters. 21 Today's Top Stories COVID-19 By The Numbers COVID-19 Cases Surpass 300,000 As County Marks 2 Million Fully Vaccinated While San Diego County continues to see rising COVID- 19 cases, more than two million residents are now fully vaccinated, bringing the region closer to its vaccination goal. 'Back To Work SD' To Provide $10 Million In COVID Relief For Businesses Some much needed COVID relief money is coming to small businesses in the county. Family End of Summer Palooza Provides Free COVID-19 Vaccines The Grossmont Healthcare District hosted its inaugural "Family End of Summer Palooza" and provided free COVID-19 vaccines to anyone 12 and over. Why WHO Is Calling For A Moratorium On COVID Vaccine Boosters The director general is asking for a halt for at least two months. His hope is to use all available doses to vaccinate 10% of the population in every country by the end of September. Slew Of New Restaurants Driving Economic Recovery In North County When the economy shut down last year, restaurants and the hospitality industry were hit especially hard. But now, we’re seeing a rise in new restaurants opening. Many of them in North County and it's driving economic growth in the region. Sailor Charged In Ship Fire Was Navy SEAL Dropout A sailor charged with starting the fire that destroyed USS Bonhomme Richard had been assigned to the ship's crew after dropping out of Navy SEAL training, according to a newly unsealed court document. San Pasqual Academy Supporters File Lawsuit Against State, County San Pasqual Academy, the residential educational campus for foster youth in Escondido, has been granted an extension until next year, but no new students can enroll. Now, a lawsuit has been filed to try to secure the school's future. Local Animal Sanctuary Owner Fights For Legislation To Protect Lions, Tigers And Leopards Bobbi Brink opened the Lions, Tigers and Bears animal sanctuary near Alpine 19 years ago. Over most of that time, she's also fought for national legislation that would shut down the exotic animal trade of lions, tigers and leopards. San Diego Moves To Protect Sea Lions At La Jolla Point San Diego want emergency authorization to close public access to a sea lion rookery at La Jolla point. The move comes after many close encounters between the marine mammals and the public. The U.S. Women's Soccer Team Beats Australia To Win Bronze Medal At Tokyo Olympics It was not the color medal the U.S. had hoped for, but it was a better result than at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics when the USWNT was bounced out of the tournament in the quarterfinals. San Diego News Now Podcast Listen: Back-To-Work San Diego Some much needed COVID-19 relief money is coming to small businesses in San Diego county. Meanwhile, North county restaurants are making a comeback. Plus, a local sanctuary is home to some big cats caught up in the multi-billion dollar trade in exotic animals. There's a major effort underway in the U-S to shut down the trade in animals such as ... Read more → + Subscribe to the podcast Listen to KPBS' local stories by subscribing to our daily news podcast San Diego News Now . Subscribe: Apple | Google | RSS SPONSORSHIP SPONSORSHIP We believe in truth, accountability and trust. Do you? Support our mission today with a tax-deductible donation. KPBS Public Media 5200 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182