Labor Day Weekend

With so many San Diegans doing their part to slow the spread of COVID-19, the sight of large crowds defying the public health order has some worried there’s going to be a big spike in cases.

A heat wave that will spike temperatures across California 10 to 20 degrees above average over the Labor Day weekend has prompted an excessive heat warning, red flag warning, and an energy conservation alert for San Diego County residents.

NBC 7’s Jackie Crea shows how local agencies are trying to prepare the public, and getting ready themselves.

San Diego County doctors say evidence shows a significant rise in coronavirus cases following holiday weekends. While some reopening restrictions have loosened because of San Diego’s downward trend, doctors explain there is a risk of a surge. “We cannot have selective memory about this,” said Dr. Abisola Olulade of Sharp Rees-Stealy. “During the holidays are a time of great...

NBC 7’s Claudette Stefanian heard from one man who took advantage of a cool zone in Lakeside Friday, knowing that if it got crowded he may have to split.

Americans are heading into Labor Day weekend amid warnings from public health experts that backyard parties, crowded bars and other gatherings could cause the coronavirus to come surging back

The city of Carlsbad and beachgoers are preparing for a busy holiday weekend at the beach.  “(You will see) a lot of pop-ups, a lot of families, a lot of kids, a lot of people down there,” said local Paul Simmons. Simmons and Joel Boehm are longtime friends. And over the years there’s one thing that hasn’t changed. “We...

As scorching temps sweep San Diego County, it’s bound to be a busy Labor Day weekend at local beaches. NBC 7’s Nicole Gomez reports.

NBC 7’s Greg Bledsoe shares what you need to know in San Diego County on the morning of September 4, 2020.

If you’re looking for advice from a doctor about staying safe from the coronavirus during holiday weekend travels, the short answer is stay at home. “This is not a time to let your guard down,” otolaryngologist Dr. Paul Schalch Lepe said. “I don’t want to rain on anyone’s parade or ruin anyone’s vacation.” Staying indoors all weekend might be...

It is no surprise that health experts are worried about the number of Covid-19 cases increasing over the long Labor Day weekend. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Dr. David Rubin suggests spending time with loved ones in smaller groups and engaging in outdoor activities to help limit the transmission of the virus.

Are you looking for something different to grill this weekend? Anna Rossi is sharing her family’s favorite grill recipes.

NBC 7’s Ashley Matthews shares the First Alert Forecast for the morning of Sept. 4, 2020.

NBC 7’s Jackie Crea explains what’s in store for our region and how San Diegans are preparing for it.

NBC 7’s Lauren Coronado spoke to a doctor about protecting yourself from the coronavirus while traveling over the holiday weekend.

Click here for a list of county Cool Zones open to the public over the holiday weekend. A heat wave expected to take hold of the region on Friday will swing temperatures from below average to above average in time for the Labor Day weekend. “We head into the weekend, we [will] have an excessive heat watch for most of…

San Diego County health leaders and doctors are urging caution ahead of a historic heat wave during Labor Day weekend, reports NBC 7’s Melissa Adan.

Carlsbad State Beach will be closing the beach-parking lot on Ocean Street throughout the weekend, reports NBC 7’s Amber Frias

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