Brandon Lewis
CBS 8 San Diego
San Diego, CA, United States
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Rideshare customers frustrated over high fares, drivers upset with low rates
Customers saw fare quotes upwards of $100 for a less than 10 mile trip amid a driver shortage. Drivers complain a recent rate change makes trips less worthwhile. → Read More
New home construction in Mira Mesa sparks massive interest
More than 14,000 people have expressed interest in the first 200 homes of the 1,800 unit 3Roots development. → Read More
5,000 Marines, sailors from Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group return to San Diego after 9-month deployment
The sailors and Marines were the first in the U.S. Navy to be vaccinated against COVID-19 while at sea. → Read More
CDC removes most mask requirements for fully vaccinated people, but don't ditch your mask just yet
California's mask mandate remains in place. Cities and businesses can also impose their own mask rules, even for fully vaccinated people. → Read More
California expects to end most mask mandates June 15
State officials are expected to release mask "guidelines" for some indoor settings to coincide with the end of most pandemic-era restrictions. → Read More
Cyber experts see an increase in ransomware attacks during the pandemic
Ransomware typically starts with an email that convinces a user to download a file, provide sensitive login information or otherwise grant access. → Read More
2 years since Chabad of Poway shooting, sheriffs continue preparing San Diegans for active shooter situations
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department teaches a free course on preparing for an active shooter situation. → Read More
Friends mourn the loss of valet killed in Gaslamp mass shooting
Justice Boldin is remembered as a kind man who loved baseball and dreamed of becoming an airline pilot. → Read More
More than 200 fully vaccinated San Diegans have tested positive for COVID-19
County health officials say San Diego's rate among fully vaccinated people is three times higher than the national average, although the results were expected. → Read More
In-person worship resumes at full capacity across California
The state eliminated capacity restrictions this week, allowing churches like Rock Church to fully reopen although it encouraged safety precautions. → Read More
All San Diegans 16+ eligible to get vaccinated starting Thursday
San Diego County officials ask for patience as appointments remain limited by available supply of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. → Read More
Proof of vaccination, testing could become commonplace to enter some businesses
California will allow some industries to double their capacity if they restrict attendance to guests who have been vaccinated or can show a negative test result. → Read More
Can outdoor dining help rebuild Little Italy restaurant income?
Outdoor dining became necessary during the pandemic. Some owners in San Diego want to make their temporary structures permanent to recoup lost revenue. → Read More
Churches host scaled back, in-person Easter services
Churches were permitted to have in-person services at 25% capacity after San Diego moved to the red tier. Last year, churches were closed for Easter. → Read More
Questions and answers about migrant children staying at San Diego Convention Center
Below are answers to questions received by News 8 from viewers about the facility and children. → Read More
SANDAG study finds 5% increase in public safety spending
The biggest reasons for the increase include additional labor costs, IT and the COVID-19 response. → Read More
Governor says all Californians could be eligible for vaccine within 6 weeks
The decision would end the tier system, but is dependent on a large increase of vaccine shipments that is expected under the Defense Production Act. → Read More
Influx of asylum seekers spike at San Diego border
More asylum seekers have begun arriving in Tijuana. While apprehensions are up in San Diego, it lags other parts of the southwest border. → Read More
Vaccine appointments go fast in San Diego as majority of residents become eligible
On the heels of the vaccine eligibility expansion, San Diego is poised to move into the less-restrictive red tier on Wednesday. → Read More
Where can I get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in San Diego?
The single-dose vaccine will be available in San Diego Wednesday. → Read More