SAN DIEGO–U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine agents stopped a boat off the coast of San Diego early Thursday morning with 18 people on board trying to illegally enter the U.S. At about 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, the crew of a multirole enforcement aircraft on routine patrol off the coast of […]

SAN DIEGO–For the third day in a row, the County’s Health and Human Services Agency is reporting record-high numbers of new COVID-19 infections. After four days of more than 300 new cases a day this week, the County is reporting 440 new cases today, bringing the total number to 12,401. In addition to increasing case […]

SAN DIEGO–San Diego Board of Supervisor Nathan Fletcher and his wife, Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez will spend the next 14 days self-quarantined after coming in contact with an individual with COVID-19. The couple released a statement on Twitter: “We were notified today that we had close contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19. […]

SAN DIEGO–The County Wednesday announced eight community outbreaks have occurred in the past seven days, according to public health officials. The outbreaks were identified in businesses, a campground, a social club, a restaurant, private homes, and a federal facility. COVID-19 community outbreaks are one of 13 metrics the County is monitoring that could trigger new […]

SAN DIEGO–Three additional COVID-19 community outbreaks were reported Monday, bringing the region’s total to 10 over the past seven days, said County public health officials.  More than 300 positive cases have been reported two days in a row. The latest figures are concerning, County health officials say, and they will continue to monitor them closely […]

SAN DIEGO–Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and Marine Corps Community Services Miramar has canceled the 2020 Miramar Air Show due to the public health risks associated with COVID-19. The Miramar Air Show is the largest military air show in the world and is typically one of the largest single public events in San Diego, drawing […]

SAN DIEGO–Feeding San Diego received a gift of $120,000 from Calpine, a longtime California energy generator and provider of energy services, to help end hunger in San Diego County during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  As an organization providing critical services in a community where Calpine employees and customers live and work, the funds will help […]

SAN DIEGO–Due to the restrictions on gatherings in response to COVID-19, in-person participation at the County Board of Supervisors meetings on Tuesday, June 23 and Wednesday, June 24 will not be permitted.  The public can watch the meetings live online or on television. They can submit comments or request to speak through teleconference. The restrictions […]

SAN DIEGO–In an effort to support local businesses and continue essential operations, the City of San Diego will resume enforcement of all parking regulations starting on Wednesday, July 1. The enforcement will begin with a two-week grace period, during which violators will receive written warnings. Citations with corresponding fines will be issued beginning Wednesday, July […]

By 1st Lt. Fredrick Walker, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar / 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR–If you had asked a 15 or 16-year-old Meleah Martin what she wanted to do after high school, her answer probably would have included earning a scholarship to play lacrosse at the collegiate level and a […]