San Diego County

Three of six inmates who used a “homemade rope” to escape from a jail in central California were arrested Tuesday, including two who were taken into custody in the San Diego area, authorities confirmed.

As some students return to the UC San Diego campus for in-person learning, the university is providing even more ways for them to complete their required weekly COVID-19 testing.

The California Court of Appeals overruled a San Diego judge’s temporary injunction allowing county restaurants to reopen on-site dining, reducing them, once again, to takeout services only.

San Diego County restaurants, including strip clubs that serve food, can remain open and make their own determinations about providing a safe environment for dancers and patrons during the pandemic, a judge ruled Wednesday, dealing a setback to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s health order that calls for such establishments to be shuttered due to the coronavirus pandemic. The ruling is...

Powerful winds have pushed flames through Southern California canyons as an out-of-control wildfire burns near homes, forcing residents to flee

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Wednesday a plan to give out $20 million worth of grants to businesses reeling from purple tier restrictions. The proposal, co-authored by supervisors Greg Cox and Nathan Fletcher, allocates $20 million from the county’s general fund to businesses like restaurants and gyms that have been handcuffed by bans on indoor services….

After allegations have been raised about Saved in America’s operations, NBC 7 Investigates sat down with the charity’s founder to discuss the nonprofit’s mission, rescue figures, and use of funds.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released new guidance Friday that now allows private gatherings to include up to three households. The guidance goes into effect in San Diego County on Saturday. The updated plan replaces prior gatherings guidance issued on September 12 and March 16. The guidance states the gatherings must take place outdoors and keeping the gathering…

A South Bay family is sharing how they tragically lost Cassie Martinez,29, to COVID-19. As her mom continues to battle the virus from the hospital

The Valley Fire is nearly contained, but for the victims, there is still a long struggle ahead. Among them is Charles Stevens, who has lived in Jamul for 30 years.  He wasn’t home when the fire ripped through his property, destroying his house, his truck and many irreplaceable items. Once he returned home, Stevens was overtaken with emotion. “I...

With places of worship now allowed to offer indoor services again, many churchgoers will be heading to mass in person for the first time in months.

Back in April, NBC 7 reported the coronavirus had hit the local housing market. Listings plummeted and homes on the market were taking longer to sell.

California health officials released guidelines Monday for elementary schools to seek waivers that would allow them to offer classroom instruction, but recommended that local health officials not even consider that option in counties with the highest rates of coronavirus infection. The state Department of Public Health released the guidelines for public, private and charter schools seeking permission from local health…

Garden Grove police said recently released sex offender Cary Jay Smith left that city Tuesday after being met with protests by residents, adding that local authorities “are continuing to monitor him” and will notify the public if he returns. Smith has bounced around the Southland for the past week after being met with repeated protests by residents during brief stays…

Stay-at-home orders that keep people from gathering in crowds has changed July 4th celebrations this year but there are still some fireworks shows scheduled that could be upsetting to furry friends. The constant loud noise of fireworks can be pretty tough on pets. Here are some easy things pet owners can do at home to help out your pet throughout…

The Hernandez Hideaway restaurant in Escondido was shut down by the county Thursday in response to the owner’s alleged expressed refusal to comply with the county’s Public Health Order. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department confirmed deputies served an immediate closure order at the restaurant on behalf of the County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) at around 5:30...

Passive recreational activities will once again be allowed at beaches across San Diego County beginning Tuesday, meaning locals will be able to sunbathe and lounge at area beaches under some recommended guidelines.

A popular bar and restaurant in Pacific Beach was shut down indefinitely by the County Friday after videos surfaced on social media showing some patrons mingling shoulder to shoulder and without face coverings.

While some counties in the state have chosen to release the number of tests administered, others, including San Francisco, Santa Clara, and Riverside Counties, to name a few, have decided not to. Meanwhile, the state has a backlog of pending tests that, according to the Centers for Disease Control, number more than 57,400.

Beaches, parks, boardwalks and other open spaces in San Diego County and throughout California were ordered to close Monday to restrict unsafe gatherings prohibited by state and local laws.