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San Diego County Reports 1,306 New COVID-19 Cases, 29 Hospitalizations As the Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to surge, San Diego County public health officials reported 1,306 new infections Tuesday, along with 29 new hospitalizations and three deaths

 

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San Diego County Reports 1,306 New COVID-19 Cases, 29 Hospitalizations

As the Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to surge, San Diego County public health officials reported 1,306 new infections Tuesday, along with 29 new hospitalizations and three deaths.

California Epidemiologist 'Hopeful' Virus Surge Is Abating

Serious cases are still climbing. But the state’s models show the rate of increase leveling off, with a peak around Labor Day.

Padres, County Pushing Vaccination At Petco Park Pop-Up Vaccination Site

The San Diego Padres teamed up with the county for the one-day pop-up clinic, offering tickets as an incentive.

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on I-5 Near Del Mar

Authorities shut down the southbound side of the freeway due to the emergency.

San Diego's Race And Equity Office Now Has A Leader

Kim Desmond, the City of San Diego’s first Chief Race and Equity Officer, began her new role this week.

Crews Struggle To Stop Fire Bearing Down On Lake Tahoe

Thousands of firefighters are trying to box in a California wildfire that's advancing toward Lake Tahoe and has shrouded the popular vacation spot with a pall of ash and yellow smoke.

Cajon Valley School District Working To Bring Students Back From Afghanistan

Twenty-three of their students are stranded in Afghanistan and haven't been able to make it back to school.

Afghan Families Arriving In San Diego As Airlift Continues

Jewish Family Services typically has weeks to prepare for the arrival of a new family, but in recent weeks they have less than two hours.

Supreme Court Orders 'Remain In Mexico' Policy Reinstated

The Supreme Court says the Biden administration likely violated federal law in trying to end a Trump-era program that forces people to wait in Mexico while seeking asylum in the U.S.

Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts Dies At 80

Watts, famous for his potent beat and unflappable style, featured on all 26 Rolling Stones studio albums and numerous live albums.

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