An ongoing program that monitors wastewater for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 and effectively predicted the subsequent spike in COVID-19 cases in San Diego has been expanded to detect the presence of monkeypox.Since the first confirmed case of monkeypox in California in late May, the number of reported cases has steadily increased statewide and nationwide, now at nearly 100 in San … [Read more...] about UC San Diego Researchers Add Monkeypox to Wastewater Surveillance
Internships, child care and a youth master plan among the top priorities for the new San Diego office
San Diego's new Office of Child and Youth Success is creating the city's first youth master plan, creating new career-focused internship programs, revitalizing the San Diego Youth Commission and trying to solve the city's lack of available child care.The office, launched this spring after young people complained about a lack of activities and support during the pandemic, also … [Read more...] about Internships, child care and a youth master plan among the top priorities for the new San Diego office
These areas of San Diego have requested water usage reductions until further notice
Reduced Water Usage Advisory Issued (City of San Diego)Posted: August 8, 2022 / 1:36 PM PDTUpdated: August 8, 2022 / 5:43 PM PDTSAN DIEGO - The city of San Diego is asking residents in several neighborhoods to reduce their water use until further notice, officials said Monday morning.Due to low water pressure from a major water transmission line break that occurred Saturday … [Read more...] about These areas of San Diego have requested water usage reductions until further notice
Monsoonal Weather May Bring Thunderstorms and Rain to San Diego Mountains, Deserts
Monsoon moisture was moving back into Southern California from the southeast, and isolated showers or thunderstorms could develop over the mountains Sunday afternoon, forecasters with the National Weather Service said.Increasing humidity and clouds on Monday and Tuesday could moderate the heat, but bring better chances for showers and more widespread thunderstorms, the NWS … [Read more...] about Monsoonal Weather May Bring Thunderstorms and Rain to San Diego Mountains, Deserts
San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. is progressing, ready to begin his rehabilitation assignment
Soto to opposing pitchers facing the Padres: 'Good luck!' (0:16)Juan Soto praises the new Padres line-up and wishes the opposing pitchers the best of luck. (0:16)LOS ANGELES — Fernando Tatis Jr. attended his third live batting practice session at Dodger Stadium early Friday afternoon before flying to San Antonio to join the Double-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres.He is … [Read more...] about San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. is progressing, ready to begin his rehabilitation assignment
Exploring San Diego: Things To Do August 4-7
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — San Diego, we've arrived in the heart of summer and it's Leo season!The world's first and biggest Tiki event is coming to America's Finest City with five nights and four days of live music, dancing, a pool, sunset dinners, disc jockeys, educational seminars, a bustling Marketplace of over 150 artists and creators, tropical cocktails curated by top … [Read more...] about Exploring San Diego: Things To Do August 4-7
San Diego bans natural gas in new homes and businesses as part of climate fight
San Diego's leaders have declared war on natural gas to drastically reduce the city's carbon footprint and achieve net-zero emissions by 2035.The city council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a dramatically revised climate action plan, calling for a ban on fossil fuels in new construction while electrifying nearly all existing buildings over the next 12 years.We offer … [Read more...] about San Diego bans natural gas in new homes and businesses as part of climate fight
Juan Soto leaves the Nationals for San Diego in a major MLB trade
Juan Soto of the Washington Nationals smiles in the dugout after a solo home run against the New York Mets at Nationals Park Monday in Washington. Alex Brandon/AP hide captionJuan Soto of the Washington Nationals smiles in the dugout after a solo home run … [Read more...] about Juan Soto leaves the Nationals for San Diego in a major MLB trade
San Diego Padres trade closer to Milwaukee Brewers for Josh Hader, send closer Taylor Rogers and 3 others
The Milwaukee Brewers traded All-Star closer Josh Hader to the San Diego Padres on Monday afternoon, sending one of baseball's best relievers in recent years to a team that struggled late this season.The deal, which will send left-hander Taylor Rogers, left-hander Robert Gasser, right-hander Dinelson Lamet and outfielder Esteury Ruiz to the Brewers, came together after the … [Read more...] about San Diego Padres trade closer to Milwaukee Brewers for Josh Hader, send closer Taylor Rogers and 3 others
The man who drove the car into San Diego Bay was arrested on suspicion of DUI
A 48-year-old man who drove his car into San Diego Bay early Sunday morning was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, police said.A man was driving a Kia Soul with a 22-year-old woman in the vehicle around 1 a.m. on Harbor Island when he veered off the road into the water, said Harbor Police Sgt. Troy Nicol.Both were able to get out of the car through an open … [Read more...] about The man who drove the car into San Diego Bay was arrested on suspicion of DUI