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La Jolla resident Scott Flavell was grappling with his own coronavirus-caused problem: laying off workers in his Kearny Mesa factory. It manufactured postural correction products for the chiropractic industry — not exactly an essential business. As Flavell left a local market and seeing grocery employees working closely with others, a simultaneous solution to both problems suddenly dawned on him. His factory would switch to manufacturing face masks and donate them to grocery stores. He shifted production and made 10,000 masks at an initial cost of $3,000, but offering them for free.
Even with coronavirus upheaval, San Diego housing analysts have been bullish on the market because of low loan rates
San Diego County officials on Thursday, April 2 announced several new health orders, including requiring employees who regularly interact with the public to wear face coverings and the mandatory closure of parking lots at all parks and beaches.
Guest Commentary: Chris Van Gorder, president/CEO of Scripps Health in San Diego, writes: Like health care providers across the country, Scripps is working with our fellow health systems and we are in regular contact with county officials, state legislators and health care officials. Scripps applauds the work that has been done to date — California is one of very few states that have taken firm action and our county was willing to take action even before the state did.
Law joins forces to protect residents during COVID-19 crisis Local law enforcement agencies are working together to remind residents of consumer laws in place during the COVID-19 state of emergency and Gov.
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The Pacific Beach Woman’s Club made lemons into lemonade during its 125th anniversary celebration Sunday, March 15, when both rain and coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns kept some would-be attendees at bay. -
For the past 28 years, the Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol (RSVP) has shown up for both the community and the San Diego Police Department, providing extra eyes and ears to deter crime, check in on the elderly and serve as overall “ambassadors of goodwill,” while on patrol in specially marked cars cruising through Pacific Beach neighborhoods.
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Update on scheduled Pacific Beach events • Town Council General Meeting (March 18) — CANCELED • Discover PB Casino Night & Awards Dinner (March 19) — POSTPONED • Exotics Expo at Turquoise Animal Hospital (March 21) — POSTPONED • Dine Out @ Lanna Thai Cuisine (March 31) — CANCELED • MBHS Mambo Orchestra Fundraiser (April 16) — POSTPONED • Bikes, Boards & Brews Festival (April 18) — TBD • Taste of North PB (April 21) —TBD • Creek to Bay Cleanup at Rose Creek (April 25) — TBD • Annual Graffiti Clean Up Day (May 9) — POSTPONED Discover PB is tracking viable eatery options Discover PB is tracking changes to Pacific Beach businesses’ hours and operations.
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On Monday afternoon, March 16, resident James Hays helped an elderly gentleman in a 25-person-long line outside of Trader Joe’s get the bananas he needed.
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Here’s how to file for unemployment benefits in California if you’ve lost work because of the coronavirus outbreak. Read this explainer for eligibility requirements and how the program works.
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While most coronaviruses cause common cold, three have become more dangerous, crossing species to people: the first was SARS CoV in 2003 and the latest to “make the jump” — SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes “Coronavirus Disease 2019” or COVID-19. According to former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb, there was a large, late-season spike in U.S. “flu-like” illness, raising the unsettling possibility that the novel corona virus may have been here earlier than initially thought.
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Multiple aid programs are being launched for restaurants, their employees, other businesses
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With Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order for all Californians to ‘shelter in place,’ many are wondering: What does that actually mean?
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is ordering the state’s 40 million residents to stay at home indefinitely
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San Diego region’s median home price was up 7 percent in a year in February
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Children’s health experts warn against too much screen time, encourage setting a daily routine
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Athenaeum Music & Arts Library will present “Raphael,” a five-week lecture series by art historian Victoria Martino, commemorating the 500th anniversary of the artist’s death. Lectures begin 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 31, April 7, 14, 21 and 28, at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Martino, is a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard University and the University of California. She will provide an in-depth look at the life, work and legacy of the great Renaissance master whose far-reaching influence on art and aesthetics still makes itself felt.
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Against the novel coronavirus called COVID-19, no one is immune, a UCSD medical professor explains. “Everyone can get sick and everyone can spread the disease.”
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County officials announced Monday new emergency regulations to help slow the spread of COVID-19 including a ban on all gatherings of 50 people or more, the immediate closure of all adult entertainment establishments that serve alcohol and restrictions on in-dining options.
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From schools and entertainment to sports and conventions, here’s a roundup of what has been affected
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Lower loan rates may make the monthly price of a San Diego home a bit easier for some buyers
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At the PB Town Council’s Feb. 19 meeting at Crown Point Junior Music Academy, police and lifeguard officials, along with local officeholders, described their preparations for the upcoming summer season, and outlined projects to improve the safety and welfare of the community, while addressing specific concerns from the audience.
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Mission Bay High Mambo orchestra raising funds for trip to Cuba Mission Bay High School’s award-winning music program will hold a series of fundraising efforts to support its Mambo Orchestra’s trip to Cuba this summer to perform and study music and culture in the birthplace of Latin Jazz. • A Jazz in the Garden concert series will take place in the Inamori Pavilion at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park, second and fourth Thursdays, now through April, and first and third Thursdays of May.
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Top two will advance to November runoff to replace Kevin Faulconer
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Wheelchair and vehicle injury on Grand and Bayard At 6:02 p.m. on Jan. 30, a 33-year-old female was driving her 2008 Nissan Versa eastbound in the first lane 900 Grand Ave.
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On most days, you can catch Carlsbad-turned-Pacific-Beach local Jeff Raney teaching art classes at Pinot’s Palette in Liberty Station, but on days when wind speeds reach 15 mph or more, you can find him out on the open ocean soaring above the waves on his kiteboard, taking in the sights.
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The Alport Syndrome Foundation (ASF) will hold its annual 5K race Sunday, April 5 in Crown Point, where its executive director Lisa Bonebrake looks forward to shining a light on an incredibly rare disease and offering help for those afflicted.
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