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North County
'Not Realistic Standards': San Diego Politicians Want To Decide How To Reopen Businesses
- May 11
- By Matt Hoffman
Political leaders in San Diego say state requirements to reopen businesses are too strict. Meanwhile businesses in Oceanside plan to reopen in violation of local health orders.
Encinitas City Council Stops Traffic Cameras At Red Lights
- May 11
- By Associated Press
The Encinitas City Council voted not to renew a contract with camera provider Redflex, ending a program that has operated for about 15 years. The contract is scheduled to expire Wednesday.
Shark Attacks Surfer Off Moonlight Beach
- April 29
- By City News Service
Medics took the victim, whose name and age were not immediately available, to Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas for treatment of minor injuries.
Palomar Health To Lay Off 317 Employees, Citing Lack Of Revenue
- April 28
- By City News Service
According to the hospital, it has seen a 45% to 50% decrease in overall patient visits since the coronavirus outbreak began, absorbing a $5.7 million operating loss in March, "with losses in April expected to be worse, yet hard to estimate given the uncertainty of the virus."
Poway Synagogue Holds Online Memorial On Eve Of Shooting Anniversary
- April 26
- By Andrew Bowen
The Chabad of Poway prayed for those suffering because of the coronavirus pandemic and remembered victims of the 2019 shooting carried out by a white supremacist.
Hair Cuts Will Continue For West Coast Marines
- April 22
- By Steve Walsh
West Coast Marines have taken a number of steps to guard against COVID-19, but they are drawing the line at closing barber shops.
Del Mar Dad In College Scam Leaving Prison Early Because Of Coronavirus
- April 17
- By Associated Press
A judge said Toby Macfarlane will be released to home confinement after his lawyers argued the conditions behind bars put him at serious risk of contracting the virus. He will be released after he finishes a 14-day quarantine in prison on April 21.
Poway City Council OKs Coronavirus-Related Loan Program
- April 16
- By City News Service
Poway Emergency Assistance Recovery Loans sets aside up to $2 million in city funds for loans. A qualified applicant can receive up to $50,000.
Health Officials: North County COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Site Lacked Proper Certifications
- April 16
- By Matt Hoffman
County health officials say a private, drive-thru COVID-19 testing site did not have proper certifications. It was ordered to close this week.
Chicken Charlie Laments Loss Of County Fair; Deep-Fried Taffy Will Have To Wait
- April 15
- By Matt Hoffman
The San Diego County Fair is the latest major event to be canceled in San Diego because of COVID-19. It was scheduled to run from June 5 to July 5 with more than 1 million people attending.
San Diego County Fair Pushed To 2021 Because Of Coronavirus Pandemic
- April 14
- By City News Service
The annual fair had been set to take place from June 5 through July 5 under the "Heroes, Unite!" superhero theme.
Pala Reservation Following COVID-19 Stay At Home Orders
- April 9
- By Bennett Lacy
The Pala Band of Mission Indians is following the state's stay-at-home guidance on its reservation as local communities try to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Poway City Council Passes Moratorium On Commercial Eviction
- April 8
- By City News Service
Council members voted 4-0 at their meeting Tuesday night to suspend commercial evictions until May 31.
VA Nurses Say They Aren't Getting A Consistent Message About COVID-19
- April 6
- By Steve Walsh
VA San Diego administrators are challenged to stay on top of changing requirements for battling Coronavirus and communicate them with employees.
Rural School Districts Face Unique Challenges Amid School Closures
- March 26
- By Joe Hong
While urban districts are announcing plans to move to online learning during the coronavirus pandemic, the transition won't be so easy for more isolated school districts in San Diego County.
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