SAN DIEGO–A Russian-based cyber platform known as DEER.IO was shut down by the FBI Tuesday, and its suspected administrator – alleged Russian hacker Kirill Victorovich Firsov – was arrested and charged with crimes related to the hacking of U.S. companies for customers’ personal information. DEER.IO was a Russian-based cyber platform that allowed criminals to purchase […]
COVID-19 testing limited for people at higher risk of complications
SAN DIEGO–As the number of cases continues to increase and community transmission is becoming more widespread, more San Diegans are wondering why the local medical community is not testing everyone who might have COVID-19. The answer: Testing is still limited and primarily for people at higher risk of complications from COVID-19, and not everyone needs […]
San Diego Unified transitions to distance learning on April 6
SAN DIEGO–The state’s second-largest school district has announced plans to save the remainder of the academic year, while continuing efforts to protect staff, students and their families from the COVID-19 pandemic. San Diego Unified will return to instruction next month to guarantee students an opportunity to successfully complete the current academic year, even as physical […]
Gov. Newsom issues executive order on state prisons, juvenile facilities in response to the COVID-19
SACRAMENTO–To reduce the risks of COVID-19 in correctional settings, Governor Gavin Newsom Tuesday issued an executive order directing the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Secretary to temporarily halt the intake and/or transfer of inmates and youth into the state’s 35 prisons and four youth correctional facilities. Those inmates and youth will remain in […]
Supervisors Gaspar, Desmond seek recovery for local businesses impacted by COVID-19
SAN DIEGO–Supervisor Kristin Gaspar and Supervisor Jim Desmond Monday will ask county staff to defer all environmental health fees for restaurants for the next six months at their Board meeting Tuesday. This includes permit fees, late fees, and plan check correction fees associated with plans submitted prior to March 1, 2020. Since the Governor implemented […]
Rancho Coastal Humane Society to receive 20 tons of pet food to donate to rescue groups
ENCINITAS–More than 40,000 pounds of pet food will arrive Wednesday at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. The food is donated through Rescue Bank operated by Greater Good.org, a non-profit organization that supports animal rescue and rehabilitation groups by providing services and supplies. The 20 tons of food will be distributed to non-profit rescue groups. “This […]
Second COVID-19 death reported
SAN DIEGO–A second San Diego County resident has died from COVID-19, and two infants have been diagnosed with the disease. Public Health Officer Dr. Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., reported during a news conference Tuesday that the 76-year-old man had significant health issues. Wooten also noted the first two San Diego County cases of coronavirus disease […]
Oceanside to provide temporary relief of utility services for businesses during COVID-19
OCEANSIDE–The City of Oceanside has created a utility service relief program for businesses that must remain closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the program is to support Oceanside’s local business community and provide relief for water, sewer and solid waste utility services by temporarily stopping all utility services and […]
Coronavirus Fears in Pacific NW Lead to Anti-Asian Racism and Harassment
Asian Americans in Seattle and elsewhere say they are increasingly being harassed and blamed for the COVID-19 outbreak. By Danny R. Johnson/Political News Editor SEATTLE – President Donald Trump has drawn significant backlash for repeatedly using the term “Chinese virus” in social media messaging and during news conferences, with experts and the public saying it […]
Petco invests $2 million in new partner assistance fund to support employees in need
SAN DIEGO–Petco launched an employee relief fund to provide ongoing support to Petco’s 27,000+ partners as they face the effects of COVID-19 as well as future hardship in other times of need. The new Petco Partner Assistance Fund launched with an initial $2 million investment from Petco, plus additional donations from the company’s private equity […]
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