Brush Fires; Cold Case Arrest; Boat Fire: Patch PM

San Diego CA

15 July, 2021

7:54 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: Brush Fire Near U.S.-Mexico Border Prompts Evacuation Warning The blaze, called the Border Fire, is burning near Tecate Mission Road, west of the Tecate Port of Entry, according to Cal Fire. Man Charged In Escondido Cold Case Rape, Sodomy Mark Thompson Hunter, 64, is accused of kidnapping and raping a 19-year-old woman in Escondido over two decades ago. Boat Fire Reported Off Coast Of Carlsbad A boat caught fire Thursday morning off the coast of Carlsbad. Crews Halt Brush Fire Near I-15 In North San Diego County The blaze sparked near the intersection of Gopher Canyon Road and Interstate 15 in Deer Springs, officials said. COVID Patients Using Statins Have Lower Risk Of Death: UCSD Study Statins are commonly used to reduce blood cholesterol levels by blocking liver enzymes responsible for making cholesterol. COVID Cases Cross 200 For 7th Consecutive Day In San Diego County "We expect further increases in ICU admissions since they lag behind the trend in cases and hospitalizations," Dr. Wilma Wooten said. COVID Patients Using Statins Have Lower Risk Of Death: UCSD Study Statins are commonly used to reduce blood cholesterol levels by blocking liver enzymes responsible for making cholesterol. Victim Of Fatal Shooting In East County ID'd The man was fatally shot by an unidentified assailant in a neighborhood near the intersection of SR-125 and SR-54 in Spring Valley. Wife Will Not Be Charged In Husband's East County Shooting Death Charges will not be filed "at this time" against a woman suspected of fatally shooting her husband in Lemon Grove, officials said. County Supervisors To Consider Expanding Winery Ordinance The proposed ordinance change would promote more boutique and small wineries. Supes Preview County Plan Focusing On Carbon Reduction, Jobs "We are announcing this regional framework to position the county as a leader on equity and climate change." 2021 iPalpiti Festival Of International Laureates Begins Thursday The 2021 iPalpiti Festival of International Laureates will begin its 24th year Thursday evening with a concert at the Encinitas Library. Big Bay Boom: Photos Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. Sunset At Oceanside Pier: Photo Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. White-Faced Ibis At Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. Acorn Woodpecker In Ramona: Photo Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. COVID Cases Surging In California A Month After Reopening A month after California's reopening lifted most pandemic restrictions, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising. Is Homelessness Newsom's Weak Point In Recall? Republicans Are Counting On It Challengers in the recall see Newsom as vulnerable on the issue, but some advocates say their ideas could worsen life for homeless people.