Body Found; Wrong-Way Crash; Red-Legged Frog; Shuttle: Patch PM

Carlsbad CA

08 March, 2021

8:10 PM

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – Missed today's headlines? Here are the Patch stories from San Diego County that people are talking about today: 307 New COVID-19 Cases Reported As County Awaits State Data San Diego County remains in the most restrictive, purple, tier, but just barely. Petco And Padres Agree To Stadium Naming Rights Extension The stadium on Park Boulevard near the San Diego Convention Center has held the same name since it opened in 2004. NCTD Offering Free Rides To Del Mar COVID-19 Vaccination Site North County Transit District, in coordination with Scripps Health, is offering free, direct shuttle service to the super station. Leaders Discuss Early Months Of North County Pilot Crisis Program The program is responding to calls in the communities of Del Mar, Carlsbad, Vista, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Oceanside and Camp Pendleton. Callaway Golf Company Completes Merger With Topgolf Carlsbad-based Callaway Golf Co. and Topgolf International announced the companies have completed their previously announced merger. Efforts To Bring Back Red-Legged Frog Underway In San Diego Area National and international nonprofits, government agencies and private landowners have partnered to change the course of the frog's plight. Woman Hit By Rubber Bullet At La Mesa Protest Files Lawsuit Michelle Horton is suing the city, San Diego County and the officers allegedly involved. 2 Drivers Hurt In Wrong-Way Crash On SR-94 In San Diego One of the drivers was arrested on suspicion of DUI following the wrong-way crash. Jogger Reports Finding Body On Coronado Beach The body was discovered on Central Beach along Ocean Boulevard. 187 New COVID-19 Cases, 5 Deaths Reported In San Diego County Sunday's data increased the cumulative totals in the county to 262,968 cases while the death toll increased to 3,390. 1 Marine Killed, 2 Others Injured In Camp Pendleton Crash A three-vehicle weekend crash killed one Marine and injured two others on the grounds of Camp Pendleton. Voting Begins In 79th Assembly District Special Election The district encompasses southeastern San Diego, La Mesa and Lemon Grove and parts of Chula Vista, Bonita and National City. Average Gas Price Rises For 28th Straight Day In San Diego County The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County went up Monday for the 46th time in 47 days. Colorful Carlsbad Sunrise: Photo Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. 'Connection' In Oceanside: Photo Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. Storm Rolls Through Ramona: Photo Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. Crystal Pier: Photo Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. Eager To Be Vaccinated, California Farmworkers Face Obstacles About 73% of farmworkers said they would get the vaccine as soon as possible, but supply remains an issue at farm vaccination sites. How California's Recall Rules Could Spell Trouble For Gavin Newsom In a recall election, Gov. Newsom could get more votes than his replacement — and still lose his job. Newsom To Deliver 'State of the State' From Dodger Stadium Gov. Newsom will deliver his address to some 56,000 empty seats in Dodger Stadium, nearly matching the state's coronavirus death toll. Volunteers At CA Vaccine Clinics Could Get Early Access To Shots Those who volunteer at a vaccine clinic in California could become eligible to receive a vaccine. Here's how: From the weekend: Girl Thwarts Kidnapper Outside Vista Ice Cream Shop Authorities are looking for a man who attempted to grab a girl while she waited for her brother outside an ice cream shop in Vista. Large Predator Targets Livestock In Rural San Diego County What was originally thought to be a case of animal cruelty is now believed to be the work of a mountain lion in the Alpine area. Silver Alert: Oceanside Man Goes Missing In Carlsbad Byron Dale Shewman, 73, suffers from medical conditions and was last seen shortly after midnight in Carlsbad Saturday morning. Woman Killed In Lemon Grove Crash Police are investigating the cause of a crash that killed a woman in Lemon Grove Sunday. San Diego County Poised For Reopenings By Month's End At the current rate of declining COVID-19 cases, San Diego could soon meet the threshold for reopenings, including fans at sporting events. Kidnapper Thwarted | Dramatic Manhunt | SoCal In Brief Took a break from the news this weekend? Not to worry, we've rounded up some of the stories you missed in SoCal on Saturday and Sunday. CVS Expands COVID Vaccination Sites To 272 CA Locations The advent of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has brought an expansion to locations throughout the Golden State. Set an appointment now.