Updated: 7:45 AM PST December 26, 2020
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, California San Diego County public health officials reported 3,006 new COVID-19 infections Friday the 25th consecutive day with more than 1,000 cases.
There were also 20 deaths reported from the virus.
Friday was the 18th day with more than 2,000 new cases. The six highest daily case counts have all occurred in the past week.
Another 27 people also were hospitalized, according to Friday s data, and another 10 were sent to intensive care units.
The county s cumulative cases increased to 136,961 and the death toll to 1,402.
Nine new community outbreaks were previously confirmed on Wednesday, four in business settings, two in hotel/resort/spa settings, one in a health care setting, one in a government setting and one in a restaurant/bar setting. There have been 45 confirmed outbreaks over the past seven days.
Due to the pandemic, the holiday event looks a little different this year. Author: LaMonica Peters Updated: 5:47 PM PST December 25, 2020
SAN DIEGO Salvation Army in San Diego has been feeding people on Christmas for decades but with so many people struggling right now, the event is going to be a bit different this year.
You may not have seen as many red kettle bell ringers this year because of COVID-19 but the Salvation Army is still giving back to the community, serving those who need it the most.
There was no banquet-style dinner served this Christmas holiday at the Salvation Army but that doesn’t mean people will go without a warm meal.
New Year’s Eve celebration
concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, online. Led by Music Director Rafael Payare with pianist Ray Ushikubo, the concert will feature Viennese waltzes and jazz-influenced works to ring in the new year. $25 donation requested. Register at
• The San Diego Symphony presents holiday concert
“Noel Noel” online through Dec. 31. The multidisciplinary collaboration features the orchestra along with the San Diego Children’s Choir, San Diego Master Chorale, principal dancer of the California Ballet Reka Gyulai and singer-songwriter Jason Mraz in a myriad of holiday selections led by guest conductor Timothy Semanik. Free. Register in advance:
• The 36th annual
The
La Jolla Light presents this continuing series of online activities to undertake on your computer or tablet during your quarantine quandary.
Lectures & learning
Author and screenwriter Samantha Silva will discuss her book “Mr. Dickens and His Carol” online Thursday, Dec. 17.
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• Warwick’s bookstore presents author and screenwriter
Samantha Silva at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, via Facebook Live. Silva will discuss the new paperback edition of her debut novel, “Mr. Dickens and His Carol,” with Warwick’s director of events, Julie Slavinsky. Free.
• The San Diego Model Railroad Museum presents the next part in its virtual
“Modeler Citizens” series at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17. “Jewels of the Season,” a collection of ornaments handcrafted by San Diego artisans Florence Hord and Elizabeth Schlappi, has been displayed at the Timken Museum of Art for more than 20 years. Lynne Thompson will speak about the history behind the ornaments. Register at