The U.S. Border Patrol Chief reported a significant increase in the number of Chinese migrants detained at the San Diego border, with a 500% rise compared to the same period last year. Substantial surge: U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens disclosed that over 20,000 migrants from China have been apprehended in the current fiscal year, marking a substantial surge of more than 500%. The issue was highlighted in Chairwoman Nora Vargas’ state of the county address on Wednesday, wherein she emphasized the growing number of asylum seekers attempting to cross into San Diego.
San Diego County is "on the brink of depleting" $6 million in funding used to help migrants with transportation and other needs, and Supervisor Jim Desmond is asking for federal assistance Tuesday.