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Tar balls have been found on San Diego County beaches prompting the county to activate its emergency operations center. And, Southwestern clears the debt of more than 4,200 students. Plus, some weekend events. Here’s What’s Up.

A pipeline leak caused hundreds of thousands of gallons of oil to spill into the ocean near Orange County. And, the CDC’s recommendations for gathering this holiday season. Plus, a local researcher wins the Nobel Prize. Here’s What’s Up.

NBC 7’s Mari Payton has what you need to know in San Diego County on the morning of Sept. 25, 2021.

A group of charter schools in San Diego are the first in the region to require vaccines for students. And, San Diego’s ban on ghost guns becomes law today. Plus, TwitchCon is coming back to San Diego in 2022. Here’s What’s Up.

A convicted murderer escaped from a local hospital overnight, prompting a SWAT response. And, a teenager was killed in a shooting in Bay Terraces. Plus, Del Mar has passed a vaccine mandate for city employees. Here’s What’s Up.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District has loosened their mask guidance. And, the San Diego City Council is considering a water rate hike. Here’s What’s Up.

Pfizer says their vaccine is safe and effective for kids 5-11. And, stricter restrictions for mega events in California take effect. Plus, the Imperial Beach Pier has been reopened.

Gov. Gavin Newsom survived a recall election against him, NBC News projects. And, San Diego has officially banned ghost guns. Plus, the Imperial Beach Pier is closed after part of the structure fell into the ocean. Here’s What’s Up.

It’s Election Day for California’s Gubernatorial Recall Election. Here’s what to know. And, North County firefighters have a new tool in their arsenal to fight wildfires. Here’s What’s Up.

The trial begins for a man accused of shooting employees at a Church’s Chicken in the South Bay. And, remembrance ceremonies are being held across San Diego County to pay tribute to the lives lost on Sept. 11. Here’s What’s Up.

Scripps Health reported its highest number of COVID-19 deaths in a single day since the pandemic began. And, the Navy has released some details about a helicopter crash that killed 5 sailors off the San Diego coast. Plus, SeaWorld is hosting a pop-up vaccine clinic with an added perk. Here’s What’s Up in San Diego County.

We’re one week away from California’s Recall Election. And, the U.S. plans to have booster shots available in the coming weeks. Plus, the Mars Perseverance Rover has collected its first rock samples. Here’s What’s Up.

Local families rescued from Afghanistan spoke about their experiences, calling the days “the darkest of their lives.” And, COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising in San Diego County. Here’s What’s Up.

A search and rescue operation is underway after a Navy helicopter crashed off the coast of San Diego. And, COVID-19 misinformation has been declared a public health crisis in San Diego County. Here’s What’s Up in San Diego County For Sept. 1 2021.

NBC 7’s Nicole Gomez shares what you need to know in San Diego County on the morning of Aug. 31, 2021.

NBC 7’s Nicole Gomez shares what you need to know in San Diego County on the morning of Aug. 30, 2021.

NBC 7’s Marianne Kushi shares what you need to know in San Diego County on the morning of Aug. 27, 2021.

NBC 7’s Marianne Kushi shares what you need to know in San Diego County on the morning of Aug. 26, 2021.

Two local medical groups are calling for indoor mask mandates. PLUS: A memorial aboard the USS Midway for a Pearl Harbor survivor killed by COVID. It’s What’s Up in San Diego on Aug. 25, 2021.

NBC 7’s Steven Luke shares what you need to know in San Diego County on the morning of Aug. 24, 2021.