🌱 1st Flu Death + COVID Guidance + Plane Crash Latest

San Diego CA

29 December, 2021

7:56 PM

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Good morning, San Diego! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. First, today's weather: Rain; breezy in the morning. High: 62 Low: 53. Here are the top stories in San Diego today: Federal investigators continued sifting through the wreckage Wednesday of a business jet that slammed into a residential neighborhood near El Cajon, while the four people who died in the crash were all identified. (City News Service)San Diego County reported its first influenza death of the season, a 42-year-old man, the Health and Human Services Agency announced Wednesday. The man died on Dec. 9, but his cause of death was only confirmed in the last few days. (City News Service)Despite a dramatic surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations over the weekend, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency has followed the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance recommending people testing positive for the virus isolate for just five days, rather than the previous 10. (City News Service)Holiday Bowl organizers formally announced cancellation of the game Wednesday, acknowledging they were unable to find a replacement team for UCLA, which was unable to play due to COVID-19 protocols within the Bruins' program. (City News Service)San Diego Gulls games scheduled for Friday and Sunday at Tucson have been postponed due to league COVID-19 protocols affecting the team, increasing the postponements to five, the American Hockey League announced Tuesday. (City News Service) From our sponsor: Hey San Diego, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in San Diego: Winter Wonders and Holiday Lights. (4:30 p.m.) Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. (7:30 p.m.) Dirtwire, Boostive. (9 p.m.) From my notebook: City of San Diego: "Storm update: To report flooding, downed trees or other storm damage, please call the city's Stormwater Hotline at 619-235-1000. The Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day and is the best means of reporting any storm-related issues during the rains forecast over the next few days." (Facebook)County of San Diego: "Could you provide a safe, temporary home for a pet waiting for adoption? Pet Fostering provides temporary care to shelter animals in a home environment prior to adoption." (Instagram) San Diego County Library: "Keep the kids entertained on that long drive back home and make the whole family happy! Check out our audiobooks specifically tailored for road trips." (Facebook) San Diego Central Library: "All San Diego Public Library locations are closing this Friday, Dec. 31 and Saturday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year's.⁠" (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: CBD Philman .com — (Visit website) Episcopal Community Services — (Visit Website) Add your business here Events: Ring In the New Year With 15 Percent Off Beautiful Blooms From FTD! (December 31) Add your event Loving the San Diego Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Thanks for following along and staying informed! — Kristina Houck