KGTV4:53 PM, Jun 12, 2020SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — San Diego County has seen possible early signs of a COVID-19 resurgence, after four community outbreaks were reported Friday.Dr. Wilma Wooten, the county's public health officer, said the county has recorded four community coronavirus outbreaks in the last seven days.One of the newly reported outbreaks included an unnamed restaurant. That outbreak remains under investigation, Wooten added."We had only about three community outbreaks in the month of May," Wooten said.Of the county's 56 active outbreaks, 13 are in the community setting, which have...…KGTV4:53 PM, Jun 12, 2020SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — San Diego County has seen possible early signs of a COVID-19 resurgence, after four community outbreaks were reported Friday.Dr. Wilma Wooten, the county's public health officer, said the county has recorded four community coronavirus outbreaks in the last seven days.One of the newly reported outbreaks included an unnamed restaurant. That outbreak remains under investigation, Wooten added."We had only about three community outbreaks in the month of May," Wooten said.Of the county's 56 active outbreaks, 13 are in the community setting, which have...WW…

San Diego Theme parks unveil reopening plans5:37 PM, May 06, 2020SAN DIEGO (KGTV)-- We've got the beach back, and now San Diego theme parks are setting their sights on a return. Representing Legoland, Seaworld, San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, and the Midway Museum, the San Diego Tourism Authority shared their plans for their eventual re-opening. San Diego's unique theme parks always draw big crowds, and because of that, they are all closed during the coronavirus pandemic. "It's just a numbers game," Epidemiologist and National University Professor, Dr. Tyler Smith said. "The more people that...…San Diego Theme parks unveil reopening plans5:37 PM, May 06, 2020SAN DIEGO (KGTV)-- We've got the beach back, and now San Diego theme parks are setting their sights on a return. Representing Legoland, Seaworld, San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, and the Midway Museum, the San Diego Tourism Authority shared their plans for their eventual re-opening. San Diego's unique theme parks always draw big crowds, and because of that, they are all closed during the coronavirus pandemic. "It's just a numbers game," Epidemiologist and National University Professor, Dr. Tyler Smith said. "The more people that...WW…

Four people, including two boys, died after a car struck them on San Pasqual Valley Road.6:20 AM, May 06, 2020ESCONDIDO, Calif. (KGTV) – Four people, including two boys, were struck by a vehicle and killed on an Escondido street Tuesday evening.The collision involving the pedestrians and a 2014 Mazda 3 was reported just before 8:30 p.m. on San Pasqual Valley Road at Oak Hill Drive, according to Escondido police.Police said the vehicle was traveling northbound when it hit the group. A 33-year-old man and 11-year-old boy died at the scene. A 50-year-old woman and 10-year-old boy were taken to...…Four people, including two boys, died after a car struck them on San Pasqual Valley Road.6:20 AM, May 06, 2020ESCONDIDO, Calif. (KGTV) – Four people, including two boys, were struck by a vehicle and killed on an Escondido street Tuesday evening.The collision involving the pedestrians and a 2014 Mazda 3 was reported just before 8:30 p.m. on San Pasqual Valley Road at Oak Hill Drive, according to Escondido police.Police said the vehicle was traveling northbound when it hit the group. A 33-year-old man and 11-year-old boy died at the scene. A 50-year-old woman and 10-year-old boy were taken to...WW…

Mom says 15-year-old twin daughters shot to death15-year-old twin girls shot and killed at home2:19 PM, Apr 15, 2020LEMON GROVE, Calif. (KGTV) -- A man accused in a shooting at a Lemon Grove home that killed 15-year-old twin girls was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon after a neighborhood search.San Diego County sheriff's officials said deputies were called to a home in the 7400 block of Central Avenue, near Massachusetts Avenue, just before 12 p.m. for what was described as a shooting and suspect seen fleeing the area.Deputies arrived at the residence and found two females dead...…Mom says 15-year-old twin daughters shot to death15-year-old twin girls shot and killed at home2:19 PM, Apr 15, 2020LEMON GROVE, Calif. (KGTV) -- A man accused in a shooting at a Lemon Grove home that killed 15-year-old twin girls was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon after a neighborhood search.San Diego County sheriff's officials said deputies were called to a home in the 7400 block of Central Avenue, near Massachusetts Avenue, just before 12 p.m. for what was described as a shooting and suspect seen fleeing the area.Deputies arrived at the residence and found two females dead...WW…

Some San Diegans are pushing back against the county’s order to wear face coverings in public.7:18 AM, Jun 16, 2020SAN DIEGO (KGTV) -- Some San Diegans are pushing back against the county’s order to wear face coverings in public.The face coverings requirement in San Diego County -- prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic -- has been in effect since early May, but in other California counties, rules are starting to change.Last week, Orange County officials decided to roll back their mandate and only “strongly recommended” that masks be worn in public settings.Riverside and San Bernardino counties...…Some San Diegans are pushing back against the county’s order to wear face coverings in public.7:18 AM, Jun 16, 2020SAN DIEGO (KGTV) -- Some San Diegans are pushing back against the county’s order to wear face coverings in public.The face coverings requirement in San Diego County -- prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic -- has been in effect since early May, but in other California counties, rules are starting to change.Last week, Orange County officials decided to roll back their mandate and only “strongly recommended” that masks be worn in public settings.Riverside and San Bernardino counties...WW…

10News3:18 PM, Jun 15, 2020SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - On Monday, San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott announced that the courts officially ordered the closure of a notorious independent living facility home off Ewing Street in the College Area, following a lawsuit brought by the City last November.“The circumstances were egregious,” Elliott told ABC 10News on Monday. She said the facility is no longer allowed to operate anywhere in San Diego County.“It was filthy. There were bed bugs. There were roaches. The air quality was not good,” she added. Officers had reportedly been called out nearly 300...…10News3:18 PM, Jun 15, 2020SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - On Monday, San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott announced that the courts officially ordered the closure of a notorious independent living facility home off Ewing Street in the College Area, following a lawsuit brought by the City last November.“The circumstances were egregious,” Elliott told ABC 10News on Monday. She said the facility is no longer allowed to operate anywhere in San Diego County.“It was filthy. There were bed bugs. There were roaches. The air quality was not good,” she added. Officers had reportedly been called out nearly 300...WW…

Face coverings now required in San Diego County.SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Due to the coronavirus pandemic, San Diego County is requiring people to wear facial coverings when in public. The order says residents are required to wear a face covering (coverings include a mask, bandanna, scarf or even a T-shirt) in public settings and within six feet of other people who are not a part of their household when: Instances facial coverings will not be required include: The county adds that businesses must require their workers to wear face coverings at the workplace and when performing work off-site,...…Face coverings now required in San Diego County.SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Due to the coronavirus pandemic, San Diego County is requiring people to wear facial coverings when in public. The order says residents are required to wear a face covering (coverings include a mask, bandanna, scarf or even a T-shirt) in public settings and within six feet of other people who are not a part of their household when: Instances facial coverings will not be required include: The county adds that businesses must require their workers to wear face coverings at the workplace and when performing work off-site,...WW…

More affordable housing units are on the way to downtown San Diego as the old Family Courthouse is being torn down.1:03 PM, Sep 25, 2020SAN DIEGO (KGTV) -- It will take about a month to get the old Family Courthouse in downtown San Diego demolished and the area cleaned up, and once it’s gone, work will begin on what will replace it -- brand new affordable housing units.Piece by piece, the building that once heard divorce, custody, and other domestic issues was torn down. In its place will be a new eight-story building with 120 affordable housing units at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Cedar...…More affordable housing units are on the way to downtown San Diego as the old Family Courthouse is being torn down.1:03 PM, Sep 25, 2020SAN DIEGO (KGTV) -- It will take about a month to get the old Family Courthouse in downtown San Diego demolished and the area cleaned up, and once it’s gone, work will begin on what will replace it -- brand new affordable housing units.Piece by piece, the building that once heard divorce, custody, and other domestic issues was torn down. In its place will be a new eight-story building with 120 affordable housing units at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Cedar...WW…

County has taken action against 2 of the top 5While San Diego County officials say they are cracking down on businesses that break health orders, only two of the five most complained about businesses have received shutdown orders.6:51 PM, Aug 13, 2020SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Three gyms, a restaurant, and a Pacific Beach juice shop prompted the most complaints from the public about health order violations, according to 211 data analyzed by ABC 10News.Of the five businesses with the most complaints, the county has only taken enforcement actions against two, in the form of cease and desist...…County has taken action against 2 of the top 5While San Diego County officials say they are cracking down on businesses that break health orders, only two of the five most complained about businesses have received shutdown orders.6:51 PM, Aug 13, 2020SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Three gyms, a restaurant, and a Pacific Beach juice shop prompted the most complaints from the public about health order violations, according to 211 data analyzed by ABC 10News.Of the five businesses with the most complaints, the county has only taken enforcement actions against two, in the form of cease and desist...WW…

FDA ok's sequencing-based COVID-19 test5:59 PM, Jun 11, 2020SAN DIEGO (KGTV)-- A San Diego-based genetics company received the FDA's Emergency Use Authorization for its revolutionary type of COVID-19 testing. The new test not only provides a positive or negative reading, but it also provides vital genetic information that can help create a vaccine.From concept to the FDA's emergency use authorization, the San Diego-based team at Illumina worked at warp speed."The idea came 58 days ago," Susan Tousi, Sr. VP. of Production and Development at Illumina said. "It took a village of all of us in...…FDA ok's sequencing-based COVID-19 test5:59 PM, Jun 11, 2020SAN DIEGO (KGTV)-- A San Diego-based genetics company received the FDA's Emergency Use Authorization for its revolutionary type of COVID-19 testing. The new test not only provides a positive or negative reading, but it also provides vital genetic information that can help create a vaccine.From concept to the FDA's emergency use authorization, the San Diego-based team at Illumina worked at warp speed."The idea came 58 days ago," Susan Tousi, Sr. VP. of Production and Development at Illumina said. "It took a village of all of us in...WW…