Amanda Shotsky
CBS 8 San Diego
San Diego, CA, United States
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Del Cerro residents say proposed mega-church will bring traffic, congestion, and other negative impacts
All People's Church released the formal plans to build a 55,000-square-foot church, parking garage, and erect a 53-foot cross in the San Diego neighborhood. → Read More
2 teens arrested in probe of drug overdoses at Bernstein High School in Los Angeles
In San Diego, the number of accidental overdoses has gone up by 33%. → Read More
UCSD study looks at 'COVID rebound' in some patients who have taken anti-viral Paxlovid
It's the same medication prescribed to President Biden, who tested positive for COVID this week. → Read More
San Diego rabbi talks about friend, fellow rabbi held in Texas hostage incident
Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker is being hailed as a hero for distracting the gunman by throwing a chair allowing himself and the other hostages to escape. → Read More
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department battered by COVID cases, staff shortage
As of Thursday, 156 firefighters, 14 lifeguards and 14 civilians were in isolation because of COVID. → Read More
Pediatric hospitalizations from COVID surge nationwide
Doctors say while holiday gatherings could be partially to blame, it's the new omicron variant that's kicked the spread into high gear. → Read More
SDFD issues 'Emergency Brown-Out' plan due to COVID-19
2022 will begin with less San Diego firefighters available on the front lines, an unfortunate side effect of the COVID pandemic. → Read More
Debate over San Diego County redistricting map continued late Thursday night
Debate over the map to redraw the county's five supervisorial districts went late into the night and had drawn pushback in recent days. → Read More
City of San Diego employees ready to speak out against upcoming vaccine mandate
One big concern is losing hundreds of law enforcement officers who could be fired if they don't get the vaccine. → Read More
Hot and dry weather in October means potential for wildfires
As we head into fire prevention week, officials are urging everyone to make sure to have an evacuation plan in place. → Read More
According to survey, 90% of San Diego police officers against mandatory COVID-19 vaccine
Out of the 733 officers who took part in the poll, nearly 90% of those who responded said they oppose mandatory vaccinations. → Read More
Health experts discuss concerning new details on Delta variant
The war has changed when it comes to fighting COVID-19. That's the warning coming from a new CDC report focused on the rapid spread of the Delta variant. → Read More
Awaken church holds 'Recall Gavin Newsom' rally
The recall election is less than two months away and the campaign efforts are ramping up. The full-house event was also an effort to recruit volunteers. → Read More
San Diego sheriffs warn against handling fireworks ahead of Fourth of July weekend
A 14-year-old boy was injured by a firework at a Vista skatepark Wednesday and taken to the hospital with serious injuries. → Read More
New lawsuit claims Lincoln Military Housing allowed mold, microbes to grow inside homes
Five families in San Diego have filed a lawsuit against government contractor Lincoln Military Housing, claiming unsafe living conditions. → Read More
Debate over changing rooftop solar rules in California
State regulators are looking at several proposals and their decision could have a big impact on the solar industry. → Read More
Places of worship can be at 100% capacity
It's a big weekend for houses of worship across the state because for the first time in over a year they are allowed to open at 100% capacity. → Read More
'March for May' community event with rally, prayer vigil held for missing mom
A lawyer working with the family of Millete, Billy Little Jr. will appear Monday on Dr. Phil along with her sister and brother-in-law, Maricris and Richard Drouailet → Read More
California releases guidelines to reopen theaters for stage productions
Colleen Kollar Smith, Managing Director for the Moonlight Amphitheater said those in the performing arts industry are feeling some hope and relief. → Read More
One Medical under investigation after reportedly vaccinating ineligible people
A San Diego County spokesperson said the county provided around 900 vaccines -- both first and second doses -- but stopped after "numerous complaints" → Read More