South Bay

As the state — and the county — is experiencing the fastest increase in coronavirus cases yet, faster than during the start of the pandemic or even this summer, South Bay is experiencing a rapid rise of COVID-19 cases. In fact, health experts fear the spread of the virus could quickly overwhelm the health care system if prevention isn’t taken…

With five days left to vote, some San Ysidro medical professionals are urging people in the South Bay to cast their ballots, reports NBC 7’s Lauren Coronado.

Health officials in the South Bay are opening a special COVID-19 testing center on Saturday after about 200 high school students in Gilroy went to a party where someone in attendance later tested positive.

The coronavirus pandemic continues to take a toll on those in need — and on those helping them as well, reports NBC 7’s Joe Little.

There are no fans at Levi’s Stadium this season, but when the 49ers score a touchdown, you’ll hear 70,000 of them cheering on TV. The NFL’s fake crowd noise system features the sounds of each home team’s actual fans, recorded at games over the past 3-4 years.

The man who was killed after officers opened fire in Chula Vista early on Sunday after a lengthy freeway chase has been identified by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Unit.

In Chula Vista, about 50 parents and students gathered in front of the Sweetwater Union High School District on Monday for a Rally to Reopen All South Bay School and Sports.

“It’s challenging,” one parent said, describing distance learning. Another parent called it horrible for her son who has special needs. NBC 7’s Dave Summers has the story.

The rally also calls on the district to reinstate sports programs and open practice fields, reports NBC 7’s Artie Ojeda.

The creators of the mobile app “My Vote Counts” say you’re more likely to vote if you’ve made a promise to friends and family — and if you believe your vote actually matters. Their free, open-source app aims to help with both.

There’s a new plan to address a health disparity and create health equity for San Diego’s underserved communities. The state’s new health equity metric is a set of guidelines intended to measure the impact the coronavirus is having on the county’s most disadvantaged communities. This metric will help determine whether San Diego county can move into less restrictive tiers...

NBC 7’s Melissa Adan heard from a South Bay woman working with her community to spread awareness.

Authorities reached out to the public Tuesday for help in identifying the perpetrators of two violent robberies that took place at the Otay Ranch Town Center shopping center in recent weeks.

One of the victim’s mothers is speaking out to make sure others aren’t assaulted in an attack like this. NBC 7’s Joe Little reports.

Some South Bay community members have signed an online petition urging the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) to halt any reopenings until scientific evidence supports the move.

Some Chula Vista community members have signed a petition urging the Chula Vista Elementary School District to push back any reopenings until there is scientific evidence that shows it is safe to gather.

The man who was killed after officers opened fire in Chula Vista early on Sunday after a lengthy freeway chase has been identified by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Unit.

California Highway Patrol officers opened fire Sunday on a suspect who led law enforcement on a chase from Orange to San Diego counties.

A police chase across county lines ended in a deadly flurry of bullets. NBC 7’s Omari Flemming has more.

A South Bay family is sharing how they tragically lost Cassie Martinez,29, to COVID-19. As her mom continues to battle the virus from the hospital