Rideshare Drivers Strike; Convention Center To Reopen: Patch PM

San Diego CA

21 July, 2021

7:59 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: Coastal Roots Farm Launches Farm Film & Music Series The series kicks off Thursday at Coastal Roots Farm, a nonprofit Jewish community farm and education center in Encinitas. Rideshare Drivers Stage 1-Day Strike In San Diego, Other Cities Many drivers are conducting a one-day strike for better pay and status under the law. San Diego Convention Center To Reopen For Events On Aug. 1 The first event to return to the facility is SPIE Optics + Photonics, a meeting that showcases light-based technologies. San Diego Leaders Highlight Projects Boosted By CA Budget Funding San Diego leaders highlighted some projects and programs that will receive millions of dollars from California's $262.6 billion budget. Carlsbad Village Street Faire Slated Sunday The Carlsbad Street Faire will feature more than 600 vendors, international foods and children's rides. Carlsbad's 'Snores & S'mores Family Campout' Returns In August The family campout will feature games, a movie, s'mores and a barbecue dinner at Aviara Community Park. Death Of Inmate In San Diego Jail Investigated Deputies found Saxon Fredrick Rodriguez of Chula Vista unconscious and unresponsive in his cell at about 10 a.m. Tuesday, officials said. San Diego International Airport Opens Airline Support Building "This is an important first step in the improvements we can look forward to seeing at the airport over the coming months and years." Midday Blaze Engulfs Residential Garage In Chollas View A fire of unknown origin gutted a detached residential garage and damaged two vehicles in a Chollas View-area neighborhood. Suspect Arrested In Deadly Gaslamp District Shooting Lord Gabriel, 25, was arrested on suspicion of gunning down Jose Jonathan Garcia of San Diego early Monday morning, according to police. Driver Killed In Head-On Crash In Mission Valley Two motorists were injured Tuesday afternoon, one fatally, in a head-on collision in Mission Valley. Water-Main Break Floods Spring Valley Street A water-main break caused street flooding and temporarily left 20 homes without water service in a neighborhood near Sweetwater Reservoir. Mom Pleads Not Guilty To DUI Crash That Killed Daughter Prosecutors say preliminary results indicate Kapri Coleman had a .16% blood-alcohol content — twice the legal driving limit in California. National City Police Warn Of Donation Scam The National City Police Department warned the public about a donation scam that surfaced this week. Woman Convicted Of Murder, DUI, In Coworker's Death Sentenced Latisha Ingram, 35, was convicted last year of second-degree murder and other charges for the 2019 death of 25-year-old Ha Minh Ta. Appeals Court Upholds Conviction For Man Who Hurt 2 In Shooting A state appeals court panel upheld the convictions of an ex-con who opened fire in the Gaslamp Quarter four years ago. Average Gas Price Extends Run Of Stability In San Diego County The average price of gas dropped one-tenth of a cent Wednesday, the 12th time in 14 days it has changed by three-tenths of a cent or less. Overlooking The Children's Pool: Photo Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. Pretty Pond In Julian: Photo Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. 5 Things To Know About 'Breakthrough' Coronavirus Cases In CA CA's coronavirus case count has been climbing steadily since the state reopened in mid-June. The unvaccinated may be driving the spread. Allowing Elected Officials To Increase Housing Supply Is Democratic To address the intertwined problems of climate change, wildfire risk and housing affordability, land-use policies in CA must change. Outgunned: Why California's Groundbreaking Firearms Law Is Failing Two decades ago, CA enacted a law to remove guns from people deemed too dangerous to be armed. But the measure has not achieved its promise.