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  • California governor orders statewide stay-at-home order

    Associated Press, KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press|Updated Mar 19, 2020

    SACRAMENTO (AP) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday ordered the state's 40 million residents to stay at home, restricting non-essential movements to control the spread of the coronavirus that threatens to overwhelm the state's medical system. "This is a moment we need to make tough decisions," Newsom said. "We need to recognize reality." His move came after counties and communities covering about half the state's population already had issued similar orders. People may... Full story

  • County health officials say current coronavirus cases 'tip of the iceberg'

    City News Service|Updated Mar 19, 2020

    SAN DIEGO (CNS) - With 80 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in San Diego County to date, health officials said today the crisis will get worse before it gets better. "The numbers at this point are really only the tip of the iceberg,'' said Dr. Nick Yphantides, San Diego County's chief medical officer. "You might think we have 3.3 million people living here; that 80 cases is insignificant. That iceberg is increasing in size under the water. Do not have a false sense of security." It is hoped that a series of health orders... Full story

  • Palomar College hands out 344 free computers as classes move online

    City News Service|Updated Mar 19, 2020

    SAN MARCOS (CNS) - As campus is shuttered and classes prepare to move online, Palomar College gave 344 students a computer and food to help during the quarantine, it announced on Thursday. The college is transitioning to online classes starting March 30, but hundreds of students drove up or walked on Wednesday to receive a laptop donated by the college, Darlene Shiley and nonprofit Computers2Kids. According to college staff, so many cars lined up to get into the distribution point in the front parking lots of the college, tha... Full story

  • Rainbow Oaks offering roll of toilet paper with to-go orders

    Jeff Pack, Staff Writer|Updated Mar 19, 2020

    Rainbow Oaks Restaurant is hoping a new promotion will help them clean up during a difficult time. The longtime Rainbow eatery is also trying to help the community deal with the ongoing coronavirus outbreak by offering much-needed supplies for sale to surrounding neighbors. The community is responding by purchasing the supplies and supporting the restaurant by ordering take out from the restaurant's full menu. The best part, they get a free roll of toilet paper with every... Full story

  • FPUD and RMWD apply to leave San Diego County Water Authority

    Updated Mar 19, 2020

    SAN DIEGO COUNTY – In a move that is expected to save ratepayers in the Fallbrook Public Utility District and the Rainbow Municipal Water District approximately $10 million a year collectively, the districts took action March 19 to withdraw from the San Diego County Water Authority and instead purchase their water from the Eastern Municipal Water District. The districts filed separate applications with the San Diego County Local Agency Formation Commission to detach from the County Water Authority, whose cost of water to Fall...

  • Rain showers expected in San Diego County, snow likely in mountains

    City News Service|Updated Mar 19, 2020

    SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Rain showers are expected today throughout San Diego County and more snow could fall in the mountains, according to the National Weather Service. A low-pressure system lingering over California and Nevada will bring a chance of rain through Friday morning, forecasters said. A winter weather advisory will last until 10 p.m. today in the San Diego County mountains above 4,000 feet. Snow levels will be around 3,000 feet this morning, then rise to around 4,500 feet by Friday morning. As of 9 p.m. Wednesday, 3 in... Full story