More than 500,000 San Diegans fall into the soon-to-be eligible groups
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Costa Vista RV resort occupies 19 acres of upgraded tidelands. Its calling card is a pool deck that overlooks San Diego Bay and resembles something you might find at a fancy hotel
Idea faced widespread opposition from residents
Multiple parents said their children wanted to kill themselves, overwhelmed by isolation and hopelessness due to school closures
Fry’s Electronics, the go-to chain for tech tinkerers, is closing for good, including its two stores in San Diego County
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
Sempra Energy is seeking federal approval for a new proposal to ship fossil fuel overseas
The Biden administration has started processing small groups of asylum seekers from the ‘Remain in Mexico’ program, but thousands of others hoping for refuge are not yet able to come
Joseph Jimenez, under the influence of methamphetamine, died last year after being restrained by sheriff’s deputies in Vista
Woods was already recovering from his fifth back surgery when he got behind the wheel Tuesday morning. When he was pulled from the vehicle, he was unable to stand.
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
National politics
Republicans and Democrats squared off at Becerra’s pivotal confirmation hearing for Health secretary before the Senate Finance Committee
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that is intended to boost manufacturing jobs by strengthening U.S. supply chains for advanced batteries, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals and semiconductors
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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After years of trying to regulate short-term rentals, San Diego might have found a compromise. Reporter Lori Weisberg explains.
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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
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
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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