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Fry's Electronics closes doors after 36 years

By Carrie Bradon | Mar 1, 2021

Fry’s Electronics is closing its doors after nearly 40 years in business due to changes in the industry.

San Diego Zoo announces two gorillas test positive for SARS-CoV-2

By Carrie Bradon | Jan 31, 2021

San Diego Zoo announced on Jan. 11 that two of their gorillas tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the precursor to COVID-19.

Escondido tackles graffiti problem with help of citizens' reporting

By Carrie Bradon | Jan 31, 2021

The City of Escondido announced that they have developed a new way to remove unsightly graffiti from the city’s walls and buildings.

San Diego Foundation invests heavily in aging population's initiatives

By Carrie Bradon | Jan 31, 2021

The San Diego Foundation reported that they are donating over $229,000 to local municipalities to implement “age-friendly” programs and policies for aging residents.

San Diego low-income earners suffer disproportionately from COVID-19 economy

By Carrie Bradon | Jan 31, 2021

San Diego Business reported that the city’s economy has been especially hard hit by the pandemic, with lower-income individuals suffering more acutely.

San Diego Foundation offers $300,000 in grants to minority groups

By Carrie Bradon | Jan 31, 2021

The San Diego Foundation reported that the COVID-19 Community Response Fund is being augmented with $300,000 for Black, Latinx and Asian businesses that are struggling due to lockdown orders.

City of Carlsbad implements new approach to COVID-19

By Carrie Bradon | Jan 31, 2021

The City of Carlsbad in California has reported that they are bolstering their support of businesses in complying with COVID-19 restrictions.

Some San Diego educators choose to retire early, collect benefits packages

By Carrie Bradon | Dec 16, 2020

Hundreds of San Diego Unified educators are choosing to retire early as the school district is offering retirement packages for those deciding to retire mid-way through the academic year.

COVID-19 vaccine to be distributed first to San Diego County health care workers

By Carrie Bradon | Dec 16, 2020

The much-anticipated COVID-19 vaccine will soon be distributed, prompting counties across the country to prepare for administering it to American citizens. San Diego County will be issued roughly 28,000 doses to administer.

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Some San Diego restaurant owners refuse to close amid stay-to-home orders

By Carrie Bradon | Dec 15, 2020

A San Diego business owner is refusing to abide by a recent stay-at-home order issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

COVID-19 vaccine possible through help of hundreds of San Diego County testers

By Carrie Bradon | Dec 15, 2020

The long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine is about to be released for distribution, and 600 San Diego County residents participated in a vaccine trial with drug company and producer Pfizer.