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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
First Marine F-35C Squadron attains next aviation milestone
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.–Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 celebrated the results of over five months of F-35C Lightning II transition training when they received their Safe-For-Flight Operations Certification at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar March 20. VMFA-314 and the U.S. Navy’s F-35C Fleet Replacement Squadron, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125, diligently worked […]
San Diego Development Services Department implements operational changes in response to COVID-19
SAN DIEGO–On Monday, the City of San Diego Development Services Department (DSD) is implementing a series of safety protocols to protect customers and employees from the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. These include a new fully electronic permitting process for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects and plans to expand to electronic submittal for all projects in […]
First San Diego county resident dies from COVID-19
SAN DIEGO–The county announced the first death of a San Diego county resident from COVID-19 during a news conference Sunday. A man in his early 70s died in Santa Clara County after traveling to Hawaii. More information was not released for confidentiality reasons. County Public Health Officer Dr. Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., reminded the public […]
Fire and lifeguard chiefs: Gatherings of any size are prohibited at beaches and parks
SAN DIEGO–Following a statewide “Stay At Home” order issued last week to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, today San Diego Fire-Rescue Chief Colin Stowell and Lifeguard Division Chief James Gartland remind San Diegans that gatherings of any size are prohibited at all beaches and parks. In light of reports of groups at parks and […]
DA to reduce the jail population to protect public safety
In the wake of an unprecedented Superior Court closure, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office and San Diego County Sheriff’s Department took several proactive steps this week to address the threat of the coronavirus to individuals being held in local jails, including putting policies in place that promote the release of individuals arrested for […]
Feeding San Diego serves the community during stay-at-home order issued by the state
SAN DIEGO–Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order on Thursday which requires all individuals living in the State of California to stay at their place of residence, except as needed to maintain essential services. Hunger relief programs, including those operated by Feeding San Diego and its network of charitable and faith-based partners, are exempt from […]
Family Resource Centers, Housing and Community Development Services Office suspends in-person services
SAN DIEGO–Effective Thursday, the County’s Family Resource Centers, as well as the Housing and Community Development Services office are temporarily suspending in-person services. The closures are intended to help county residents practice social-distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19. While these physical offices are closing, the County is committed to continue providing its services during […]