New ordinance would cap Airbnb-style rentals at 1 percent of city’s housing stock, except in Mission Beach where a more generous allocation of listings will be permitted
Woods was already recovering from his fifth back surgery when he got behind the wheel Tuesday morning. By the time he was pulled from the vehicle, he was unable to stand.
Region remains in purple tier for another week with case rate at 15 per 100,000 residents, double what’s needed for red tier
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Candidates Kevin Faulconer and John Cox could be joined by Richard Grenell, formerly Trump’s acting director of national intelligence, who has a deep San Diego political background
Date is contingent on school staff getting access to both vaccine doses and on county getting out of purple tier
Startup is developing a desktop analyzer and test kits that can perform up to 36 wellness blood tests at local pharmacies, doctors’ offices and corporate health clinics
Behind the scenes, research carries on, online programming is thriving and a new gallery is taking shape
Assistant Sheriff Kelly Martinez will replace Mike Barnett, who will retire after 29 years with the Sheriff’s Department
The county is revising probation policies, hiring a new probation chief and building a new juvenile detention campus
The local branch held a forum Monday about how to develop, recruit and retain more Black educators
Back bills total $145.3 million in SDG&E territory; utilities commission extends moratorium on disconnections
El Corazon building could be home to professional soccer team
National politics
Republicans and Democrats squared off at Becerra’s pivotal confirmation hearing for Health secretary before the Senate Finance Committee
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign an executive order to review U.S. supply chains for large-capacity batteries, pharmaceuticals and critical minerals
A federal judge has indefinitely banned President Joe Biden’s administration from enforcing a 100-day moratorium on most deportations
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing President Biden to forgo the typical pomp of a first meeting with a foreign leader, in this case Justin Trudeau
Coronavirus
Here are the latest statistics on COVID-19 cases in the county
Here is the latest COVID-19 data from our local hospitals
Interactive maps of COVID-19 cases in San Diego County
Here are the latest demographic data on COVID-19 cases in the county
In a bid to vaccinate 1.9 million San Diegans against COVID-19 by July, the county and local health systems have launched immunization sites throughout the region. Check out this map to find the location nearest you and schedule an appointment.
You’ll find this FAQ embedded in many of our coronavirus-related stories going forward. We’ll add updates as new information comes in
Here are the latest demographic data on COVID-19 vaccinations
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The crash happened about 10 a.m. Wednesday on Oxford Street near Fourth Avenue
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During the pursuit, the SUV crashed into two civilian vehicles and a Border Patrol vehicle
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Traffic on southbound SR-163 was backed up to Interstate 8
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The government dropped drunken driving and reckless driving charges against Bruce Springsteen on Wednesday stemming from an incident in November, admitting that the rocker’s blood-alcohol level was so low that it didn’t warrant the charges
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The Wilbur Mills scandal broke almost two months after Nixon resigned and ‘the press was drooling for something like this to happen, looking for another Watergate’
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An analysis by U.S. regulators says Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine provides strong protection against severe COVID-19
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Fry’s Electronics, the go-to chain for tech tinkerers looking for an obscure part, is closing for good
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The discovery was made Monday evening by Customs and Border Protection officers at the Otay Mesa commercial port of entry
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Police said the driver was drifting and doing ‘doughnuts’ during an illegal car meetup when he struck and badly injured a 25-year-old woman
San Diego Stadium Farewell
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A 1993 friendly between Mexico and Ukraine changed the stadium’s soccer identity locally and globally
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Padres and Chargers faithful showed true colors in crunch time
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Soap Box Derby, swap meets, used car sales, road races and so much more took place inside and outside stadium
Wednesday, Feb. 24
San Diego News Fix
COVID-19 numbers in the region are falling. How soon might we get to the red tier, and who’s next in line for vaccines? Reporter Jonathan Wosen answers those questions and more.
To help local businesses and workers recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union-Tribune invites you to list your business free of charge.
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Silky blood orange curd and light, buttery shortbread make a winning combination
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This week’s San Diego dining column, with opening news from Tommy Bahama Marlin Grill, Cerveza Jack’s, Biggie’s Burgers and Split Bakehouse
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Basics remain scarce in some parts of Texas, and many already battered the coronavirus now face a costly recovery
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San Diegan made history as the first woman and the first openly gay legislator to lead the state Senate
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From Mildred L. Greene and Anna Prieto Sandoval to Dianne Jacob and Lorena Gonzalez, San Diego has been home to many notable political leaders
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Below are names of all the women elected or appointed as city council members, mayors, county supervisors, members of the state Legislature and members of Congress representing the people of the San Diego region by the year they first took office.
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Being an American Palestinian EMT in San Diego during the coronavirus pandemic where conditions are strenuous is still not comparable to conditions found in Palestine.
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In 1992, I left my home in Rabat, Morocco, and came to San Diego as a new faculty member in the Literature Department at UC San Diego. Through this vibrant community, San Diego is both a hometown and a cosmopolitan cultural center, American and Arab.
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District 2 residents and the city of San Diego need a councilmember who is devoted and committed to racial justice for all San Diegans.
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A reckless recall campaign targeting San Diego City Council President Jennifer Campbell is as disturbing as it is damaging.
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Californians looking to Sacramento for leadership in responding to the coronavirus pandemic’s vast fallout have cause to be both somewhat satisfied and deeply concerned about state lawmakers’ plans.
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With Democrats winning the House, the Senate and the White House during Donald Trump’s presidency, Republicans are faced with the urgent question of where they go from here. Should the GOP break with Trump? If so, what new direction should it pursue and who should lead it?
See more editorial cartoons from Steve Breen here.
Racial Justice Commentary
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Communities injured by historic wrongs are calling for redress and restorative justice.
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Our training is offered at no cost, and is available now at interfaithservices.org/faith. We invite faith communities and faith groups to participate in this training together.
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We continue to lose thousands of lives to COVID-19 everyday, domestic terrorism has risen from the fringes, and misinformation continues to push our politics further apart.
Images from Union-Tribune staff and contributing freelance photographers
Fernando Tatis Jr. gets 14-year contract from Padres: press conference with GM Preller
Amazon is constructing a 3.4 million square feet warehouse in San Diego County
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She grew up in communist Czechoslovakia, now spreads freedom and culture through the arts
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Lupita Jones, of Mexicali, was crowned “Miss Universe” in 1991; now she is being courted to run for election in Baja
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She will be making her second trip into space this spring
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The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index showed substantial home gains across the nation
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California’s homegrown coronavirus strain is more transmissible than its predecessors, is more resistant to vaccines, and may cause more severe cases of COVID-19
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Emails reveal that Newsom administration officials and Poseidon Water executives have been heavily involved in a regional water board review of the desalination proposal.
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Travel by plane will be different this year, involving rules, regulations and requirements you might not have encountered before. Here is what to expect.
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Drug companies planned to tell lawmakers Tuesday that they project a major increase in vaccine deliveries that will result in 140 million more doses over the next five weeks
Scientists and students from the Autonomous University of Baja California have been offering free COVID-19 testing to better understand infection rates south of the border
The border with Mexico extends well beyond the desert. Tighter enforcement on land has driven record numbers of migrants to attempt dangerous crossings by water.
Some asylum seekers kept waiting across the border by Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” policy will be allowed to enter the U.S. while awaiting court dates
COVID-19, social ties, economy are top issues
The bill signed into law on Jan. 5 could cause major traffic congestion and revenue losses if ever implemented
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The UH-1Y chopper based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton made its emergency landing about 3:30 p.m. near Torrey Pines
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J.B. Clark Post 149 is beginning the process that could potentially remove its commander
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The guided-missile cruiser returned to San Diego from routine training Friday
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The American Civil Liberties Union has petitioned the court to declare the male-only military draft unconstitutional
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Bus boycott in Montgomery, Ala. was a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement
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Historic Black events in San Diego
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Opening day 60 years ago brought tens of thousands of shoppers to the new “modern-as-tomorrow,” Mission Valley shopping center.
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Historic Black events in San Diego
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From single and mixed-size shoes to clothing with magnetic closures, fashion industry takes note of accessibility needs
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Those with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease are at great risk of getting virus, but still can’t get shot
Plus, Reda’s Ethiopian Vegan Cuisine opens as delivery-only restaurant, operating as a “ghost kitchen” concept
Chef Michael Mina and Ayesha Curry’s restaurant in the Del Mar area reopened for patio dining on Feb. 4
San Diego-based New York-style slice shop will open fifth location in April at the former home of the TownHall Public House restaurant
Despite similar names, the French show is everything “Emily In Paris” is not — charming, original and award-worthy
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BetOnline.ag says Fernando Tatis Jr. is a better bet for NL MVP than Manny Machado, while all five Padres starters are on NL Cy Young watch list
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Looking forward to the 2021 NFL Draft? Here’s an in-depth look at what will happen.
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One of Padres’ most effective relievers likely to start season late, so he can be at his best
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FOCO’s Slam Diego Padres bobblehead series will feature Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, Eric Hosmer
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While theme parks are closed, Legoland will open some play areas to families, while the aquarium has cobbled together some outdoor-only experiences
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Federal funds will be given to renters struggling because of COVID-19
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The median home price in San Diego County is up 9.4 percent in a year.
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A few years ago, I was at a gym, shaving after my morning workout.
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He and fellow composer Tyshawn Sorey are this year’s two Goddard Lieberson Fellowships in Music recipients
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A lifelong advocate of the arts, Baza served as chair of San Diego’s Commission for Arts and Culture before being appointed to the California Arts Council in 2016 by then-Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins
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This week’s San Diego theater column includes news on Theatre Week, Cygnet Theatre and New Village Arts
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One of his works, ‘An Elegy: A Cry from the Grave,’ will be a part of San Diego Symphony’s upcoming virtual concert
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In the months before the coronavirus came to the United States, a flurry of viral negative reviews for guided tours of Southern homes and plantations sparked a debate on partisanship in the retelling of history.
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The San Diego Regional Interfaith Coalition is hosting an online event to address domestic violence during the pandemic
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Fundraisers becoming online memorials for grieving families of COVID-19 victims
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Trunnell Price, who died Jan. 26, was remembered for mentoring a crop of young activists who carry on the Panthers’ legacy
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Meeting times also will be changing to 3 p.m. every other Wednesday
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The motorhome was parked behind a building on Main Street near Fourth Avenue
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Marketing partnerships have generated an estimated $30M for city since 1999
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“Cancel culture” has become a political talking point, but the idea of “canceling” someone is inherently complicated and about accountability
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States are not willing to wait for more federal help and have been moving ahead with their own coronavirus relief packages
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The Supreme Court seems inclined to expand when officers can enter a suspect’s home without a warrant
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After Tuesday’s car crash and subsequent surgery, Tiger Woods is ‘awake, responsive and recovering,’ according to a statement
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A trust representing more than 80,000 victims of deadly wildfires ignited by Pacific Gas and Electric’s rickety electrical grid is suing nearly two dozen of the utility’s former executives and board members for alleged dereliction of their duty to ensure the equipment wouldn’t kill people
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Now that former President Jimmy Carter and his wife are vaccinated against COVID-19, they have been able to return to worshipping at their beloved church
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Republican leaders in the House and Senate say a proposed plan for an independent commission to study the Capitol insurrection is overly tilted toward Democrats
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The United Nations says new requests by Yemen’s Houthi rebels will further delay U.N. experts from examining an oil tanker moored off the war-torn country’s coast loaded with more than 1 million barrels of crude oil that is at risk of leaking
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College basketball players throughout the country have had to adjust to coronavirus protocols, scheduling uncertainty and general anxiety about the pandemic
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La junta ejecutiva del Comité Olímpico Internacional se decanta por la ciudad australiana de Brisbane para recibir los Juegos Olímpicos del 2032
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Paul McCartney está listo para escribir un libro de memorias
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¿Las reformas electorales que promueven los republicanos buscan aumentar la confianza en el proceso o limitar la participación de los afroamericanos y otras minorías
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El gol de penal del delantero Renaud Ripart en las postrimerías le da a Nimes la victoria 1-0 ante Lorient para salir de los puestos de descenso de la liga francesa, con Lorient sumiéndose en la zona roja
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