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SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – Missed today’s headlines? Here are the Patch stories from San
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – Missed today’s headlines? Here are the Patch stories from San Diego County that people are talking about today:
208 More Coronavirus Cases, No New Deaths Reported In County
The region’s total caseload has reached 42,887, while the number of deaths related to COVID-19 remain at 734.
UC San Diego To Roll Out Program For Coronavirus Exposure Alerts
UCSD will be one of two UC campuses to pilot a smartphone technology that notifies users if they have had a high-risk COVID-19 exposure.
UCSD Health Opens New Clinic In Carmel Valley Neighborhood
Walk-ins will be accepted at the clinic, which will be open eight hours a day, seven days a week, to address common health needs.
Captivating Carlsbad Sunset: Photo Of The Day
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Footprints In The Sand: Encinitas Photo Of The Day
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Valley Fire: 17,665 Acres, 87% Contained In San Diego County
Firefighters Monday worked toward full containment on the smoldering remains of the Valley Fire in rural eastern San Diego County.
2 Sought For Ramming Deputy’s Patrol Car In North County
A sheriff’s deputy’s patrol car was rammed and disabled over the weekend in Vista.
Scooter Rider Suffers Serious Head Injuries In San Diego Crash
The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of a brain bleed and multiple facial fractures, police said.
Howard Healthcare Academy Reopens For In-Person Classes
Howard Healthcare Academy, the only school in San Diego strictly dedicated to dental programs, has reopened for in-person classes.
SD Children’s Discovery Museum Names New Executive Director
Krishna Kabra has more than 20 years of experience in insights, innovation and marketing strategy in the corporate world.
San Diego Padres Sweep Doubleheader After Postponements
The San Diego Padres resumed play Sunday by sweeping a doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park.
35 dead in West Coast fires; 3.3M Acres Burn As President Arrives
Everything we know about the record-breaking 2020 fire season in California, Sept. 14. Also see an interactive map of fires burning.
Bill’s Defeat Keeps Undocumented Garment Workers In Meager Wages
SB 1399 sought to change how workers are paid in the underground Los Angeles garment industry. But this legislative cycle it failed.
Lawmakers Let Oil And Gas Interests Sicken Us; Gov. Newsom Can Put Us On The Path To Recovery
Make no mistake about it. Climate change is powering California’s perfect storm of record heat, lightning, drought, wildfire and smoke.
Trump In California As Fires Ravage West Coast: Livestream
President Donald Trump will speak live after meeting with public officials in California Monday afternoon.
Trump Disputes Climate Change As Reason For Record Fire Season
“I don’t think science knows, actually,” Trump said of climate change and its impact on fires burning across the Golden State on Monday.
From the weekend:
SDSU Sees Spike In COVID-19 Cases: 621 Total
The news comes after the Cal State University system announced that online instruction would continue through spring 2021.
SD County Reports 265 New COVID-19 Cases, No New Deaths
Of the 8,281 tests reported Saturday, 3% returned positive, moving the 14-day rolling average of positive tests to 4.4%.
Disabled Homeless Woman Attacked In Downtown San Diego
An elderly homeless woman, who uses a walker, had to undergo emergency surgery following an attack late Friday night.
Encinitas Woman Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle
Drugs or alcohol were not suspected to be factors in the collision.
SD County Reports 445 New COVID-19 Cases, 32 at San Diego State
Of the 8,531 tests reported Friday, 5% returned positive, moving the 14-day rolling average of positive tests to 4.5%.
Padres to Resume Play Sunday With Doubleheader After Postponement
The San Francisco Giants player was cleared to play after taking a COVID-19 test.
Valley Fire: All Evacuations Lifted; 79% Containment
Those returning to the fire-ravaged area should use extreme caution around trees, power poles and other tall objects.
CSU System: Classes To Remain Online Through Spring 2021
All 23 Cal State University campuses will “predominantly” maintain virtual instruction beginning in January 2021 amid COVID-19 fears.
33 Dead In West Coast Fires; 32M Acres Burn In CA
Satellite images showed California blanketed in smoke Sunday like never before. Read the latest information the historic fire season.
Trump To Visit California To Assess Wildfire Devastation
Amid criticisms of U.S. President Donald Trump’s silence on California’s largest fire season on record, he will visit Sacramento Monday.
This article originally appeared on the San Diego Patch