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'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.
Locked-Down California To Send Mail-In Ballots To Every Voter
- May 11
- By Associated Press
Facing an array of unknowns from the coronavirus crisis, California will send every voter a mail-in ballot for the November presidential election.
Duncan Hunter's Prison Term Delayed Due To Coronavirus
- May 7
- By Associated Press
Hunter's defense lawyer said the virus outbreak makes it a bad time to add to the prison population. Corrections facilities have been releasing inmates to control the spread of the virus.
San Diego Sheriff Halts Evictions, Hours After They Were Set To Resume
- May 7
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Earlier this week notices appeared on the homes of at least 160 San Diego County residents, announcing that eviction enforcement would be resuming in San Diego County. Hours after the news became public, the Sheriff's department announced evictions would be halted.
California Court Denies Bid To Block Cononavirus Aid Payments To Immigrants
- May 6
- By Associated Press
It was the second time in two days that judges refused to stop Gov. Gavin Newsom's $75 million plan to aid an estimated 150,000 unemployed adults who were left out of the stimulus package approved by Congress because of their immigration status.
Duncan Hunter Seeking Prison Delay Because Of Coronavirus Pandemic
- May 5
- By Alexander Nguyen
In the joint motion filed in the Southern District of California, Hunter was asking the court to extend his self-surrender date to Jan. 4, 2021 because of the “ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the unknown impacts of the disease” in the coming months. He was scheduled to surrender on May 29.
Newsom Chastises 2 Counties For Defying Coronavirus Order
- May 5
- Adam Beam / Associated Press
Yuba and Sutter counties allowed restaurants, hair salons and many other businesses to reopen Monday if they enforce physical distancing and other precautions. Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that the counties' decision is a big mistake and putting the public at risk
DOJ Warns San Diego Landlords Against Tenant Coercion During Pandemic
- May 5
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
The U.S. Attorney’s office here in San Diego is warning landlords that they’re on the lookout for anyone who sexually harasses cash-strapped tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Court Upholds California Ban On Church Services In Pandemic
- May 5
- Brian Melley / Associated Press
Judge John Mendez ruled Tuesday that Newsom had the right to temporarily ban church gatherings in the interest of public health.
San Diego City Council Begins Review Of Budget Devastated By Coronavirus
- May 4
- By Andrew Bowen
The pandemic forced Mayor Kevin Faulconer to make deep cuts to city services in his proposed 2020-2021 budget. And this is just the beginning.
County Ramps Up Testing In Southeast San Diego, But Still Falling Short Of Demand
- May 2
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
A drive-by coronavirus testing center opened in Southeast San Diego today, one of the areas hardest hit by the pandemic in the county. But the limited amount of tests offered still doesn’t meet demand.
Why And When San Diegans Must Wear Facial Coverings Beginning May 1
- April 30
- By Shalina Chatlani
The smallest droplet produced from a human could contain up to a thousand particles of virus.
Where Is San Diego Creating 'Slow Streets' During Coronavirus Pandemic?
- April 30
- By Andrew Bowen
The pilot program will limit some streets to local traffic and emergency vehicles only, allowing pedestrians to practice better social distancing during the pandemic by using the street when necessary.
San Diego Officials Criticize Gov. Newsom On Reports Of Order To Close Beaches
- April 30
- By City News Service
No official announcement has been made yet, but Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to announce the closures Thursday, according to a bulletin that was reportedly sent to all California police chiefs notifying them of the closures.
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