Ban On Chokeholds; Curfews Extended; Coronavirus Cases: Patch PM
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Coronavirus Cases Surpass 7,500 In San Diego County
The number of COVID-19 cases in San Diego County crossed the 7,500 mark Monday, but the death toll remained unchanged at 269.
Curfews Extended For Some San Diego County Cities, Communities
Curfews were extended Monday for four cities and some unincorporated areas in San Diego County for a second night in row.
San Diego Police To Cease Chokeholds As Method Of Restraint
The SDPD announced Monday it would immediately stop using carotid restraints as a use-of-force procedure.
Protestors March In Balboa Park, Gather Near SDPD Headquarters
A peaceful protest march proceeded through Balboa Park Monday, followed by a second demonstration near San Diego police headquarters.
Over 100 Arrested After Looters Rob, Vandalize Shops In San Diego
Looters broke into downtown San Diego stores after police broke up a protest late Sunday following earlier peaceful demonstrations.
Over $75K Raised For La Mesa Businesses After Devastating Riots
The devastating riots over the weekend left businesses damaged and destroyed in the city in San Diego's East County.
UCSD Receives $1M Gift To Increase COVID-19 Testing Capacity
The gift is designated to help increase the number of people tested for COVID-19, as well as develop new ways to track and treat the virus.
2 Shot In Emerald Hills Area, 1 In Critical Condition
Two men were wounded, one critically, in a shooting in San Diego's Emerald Hills area, police reported.
Ex-Navy SEAL Sues Navy Secretary, Reporter For Leaks, Defamation
Former Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher was acquitted of murder and attempted murder charges last year.
Protests, Looting Continue For Second Day In San Diego County
A state of emergency was ordered to maintain a mandatory curfew Sunday night as protests led to looting and violence in San Diego County.
Amtrak Partially Reopens Central Coast Service After Closure
Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner train service to Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo is partially up after being derailed by the coronavirus.
California Coronavirus: Live Updates On Reopening, Orders, Cases
Here's a roundup of all the coronavirus developments in California as of June 1.
From the weekend:
Curfews Issued For Some Cities, Unincorporated Areas In San Diego County
"When those demonstrations turn violent and threaten life and property, law enforcement must act to restore safety in our communities."
San Diego Protesters Block I-5, Clash With Police Downtown
Several hundred people marched onto southbound I-5 Sunday after walking through downtown streets to demonstrate against police violence.
La Mesa Cleans Up After Night Of Protests, Arson & Looting
Saturday's mostly peaceful protest against police violence in La Mesa escalated into a night of looting and arson stretching into Sunday.
Prescribed Burn At Camp Pendleton Sends Smoke Around Oceanside
Smoke from a prescribed burn at Camp Pendleton set up smoke visible around Oceanside Saturday afternoon.
Police ID Man, 20, Fatally Shot In College Area Apartment
San Diego police identified the 20-year-old man fatally shot Wednesday at a College Area apartment. Another person was injured.
San Diego Churches Gear Up For Reopening Within Weeks
After the state this week lifted its prohibition on religious services, San Diego churches are preparing to welcome back parishioners.
Supreme Court Rejects San Diego Church's Challenge To CA Order
The U.S. Supreme Court narrowly rejected an injunction sought by a Chula Vista church against California's suspension of church services.
San Diego Coronavirus Update: 7,385 Cases, 269 Deaths
San Diego County officials reported 145 new coronavirus cases and three additional deaths Saturday. Catch up on other recent news.
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Another San Diego Budget Problem: $11.2 Million In Rent Losses
By the end of June, San Diego estimates it will have lost $11.2 million in deferred rent payments on city-owned properties.
Anatomy Of An Outbreak: How COVID-19 Struck Dozens Of San Diego VA Social Workers
The San Diego Counseling Center was operating like normal when its first employee fell ill.
San Diego Police Issue Twice As Many Illegal Lodging Tickets To Homeless During Pandemic
During the coronavirus pandemic, San Diego police have issued more than twice as many tickets for illegal lodging.
Getting Rid Of San Diego's Smart Streetlights Will Be Costly
Mayor Kevin Faulconer's revised budget includes significant cutbacks for the controversial data-collection program.
SDPD Estimates It Will Clear Its Rape Kit Backlog In Two Years
The San Diego Police Department estimates all of its untested rape kits will be analyzed in the next two years.
Widespread COVID-19 Testing Still Elusive In Senior Homes
COVID-19 testing varies widely across San Diego senior facilities.
From Refrigerated Trucks To Isolated Autopsies, Pathologists Adjust To Pandemic
Just like everywhere else, the coronavirus is upending normal procedures at the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.
Border Patrol Activity In Rural North County Alarms Farmworkers, Advocates
Immigrants, advocates and school officials say they’re troubled by an apparent increase in immigration checkpoints.
North County Report: Encinitas Stands Behind Homeless Parking Lot
Encinitas is pressing ahead with a highly contested safe parking program for homeless residents.
San Diego Unified Responds To Contractors' Records Requests – And Little Else
San Diego Unified's online portal shows 93 of the last 100 Public Records Act responses from the district provided info to contractors.
San Diego May Have To Pay SDG&E Millions For Natural Gas It Doesn't Want
San Diego's new government-run utility will likely have to spend millions on natural gas-fired power it doesn't want.
Local Campuses Brace For A New Dorm Norm
Local universities are hustling to reconsider campus living arrangements for the fall 2020 semester.
Families Have Largely Been Left Out Of Push To Shelter The Homeless
Three of the city's largest homeless service providers have recently been forced to dial back their efforts to serve families.
This article originally appeared on the San Diego Patch
