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20 July, 2021

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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: Poway Synagogue Shooter Pleads Guilty To Murder, Other Charges In exchange for his pleas, John Earnest is expected to be sentenced on Sept. 30 to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Mikami Bar & Revolving Sushi Opens In San Diego "We are thrilled to be calling the Convoy District home and are eager to share Mikami with the community." 19-Year-Old Man Killed Near Chicano Park In San Diego Officers cleared the park after some members of a crowd began throwing rocks and bottles at responding officers, police said. 2 Armed Robberies Reported 30 Minutes Apart In San Diego Two armed robberies happened about a half-hour apart in the Mount Hope and Bay Terraces areas. Bicyclist Fatally Struck On In San Diego's Balboa Park The victim was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead. Domestic Assault Report Prompts Spring Valley Standoff A domestic violence suspect holed up in his apartment near Bancroft County Park in Spring Valley when deputies arrived in response to a reported assault there. San Diego Workforce Partnership To Expand Work Training Programs The programs aim to help San Diegans from underrepresented communities secure jobs in the region's public and private sectors. San Diego Hires Hafsa Kaka As Head Of Homelessness Strategies Mayor Todd Gloria appointed Hafsa Kaka as director of the newly established Homelessness Strategies and Solutions Department. 7 Inmates Overdose On Fentanyl At San Diego County Jail Seven inmates at the George Bailey Detention Facility were hospitalized after they were believed to have overdosed on on fentanyl, authorities said. San Carlos House Fire Displaces 2 Residents The fire erupted in the garage and spread into the living quarters of the house before firefighters were able to get them under control. CA Wildfires: See A Map Of All Fires Burning This interactive map makes it easier to track the major wildfires burning in drought-stricken California this week. CA Recall: Doug Ose Aims To Fix Sacramento Without The 'Gimmicks' Former Republican Rep. Doug Ose aims to oust Gov. Gavin Newsom and mend gubernatorial fissures he sees in Sacramento. CA Makes It Easier For Low-Income To Get Free Health Coverage A provision in CA's approved state budget will eliminate an "asset" test for the 2 million Californians enrolled in Medi-Cal and Medicare. Thieves Are Stealing California's Scarce Water. Where's It Going? Illegal Marijuana Farms As drought grips CA, water thefts have increased to record levels. Thieves tap into hydrants, pump water from rivers and break into tanks. From Monday: Carlsbad's 'Aloha Plunge' Returns With Island Themed Family Fun On Saturday, Carlsbad residents can cool off at the Alga Norte Aquatic Center while enjoying a Polynesian dance performance and more. 2 Encinitas Teens Compete In Debut Olympic Skateboarding Two teens from Encinitas will represent the USA in women's Park Skateboarding as the boardsport makes its debut at the Olympics in Tokyo. Santee Brush Fire Prompts Evacuations Of Nearby Apartment Complex A smokey brush fire in Santee prompted some residents of a neighboring apartment building to evacuate on Monday afternoon. Charges Filed in SD Accuse Chinese Nationals Of Global Hacking Prosecutors filed charges against four Chinese nationals accused of taking part in a campaign to hack various computer systems worldwide. UC San Diego Admits Record 52,946 Students The university also admitted the most transfer students in California, bringing in 10,177 students from the UC system alone. 1 Killed, 2 In Custody After 2 Separate Shootings In San Diego One person was killed during a shooting in the the Gaslamp Quarter, and two people were taken into custody after a separate non-injury shooting. Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Train In San Diego The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Woman Found Dead After Mobile Home Fire In East County A woman was found dead inside a Spring Valley mobile home after it caught fire, but her grandson escaped unharmed, officials said. 99% Of Taxes Paid On Over 1M Properties In San Diego County Nearly 100% of the county's overall property tax charges were paid, resulting in $7.2 billion in revenue. Home Prices Rise Slightly In San Diego County The median home price countywide in June was $865,000, compared to $851,000 in May, according to the California Association of Realtors. San Diego County Officials Urge Residents To Prepare For Wildfires So far this year, firefighters in California have responded to more than 4,600 wildfires. Black-Chinned Hummingbird: Photo Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. White-Faced Ibis At Santee Lakes: Photos Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. Big Bay Boom Fireworks Show: Photos Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. Up On The Rooftop: Photo Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. CA Launches Largest Free School Lunch Program In U.S. When classrooms in CA reopen for the fall term, all 6.2 million public school students will have the option to eat school meals for free. UC Tuition Hike: Regents To Vote On 'Forever' Increase Thursday's vote could allow UC campuses to raise tuition every year, indefinitely — despite receiving extra state cash. Unpaid Utility Bills? California Will Pay Off $2 Billion To Avoid Shutoffs Lawmakers have agreed to pay off $2 billion of Californians' utilities debt, but haven't extended the shutoff moratoria past Sept. 30. From the weekend: Beach Closures Lifted Along Tijuana Slough Shoreline Beach closures were lifted Saturday from the international border to the south end of Seacoast Drive after recent sewage contamination. Citizen's Tip leads To Arrest Of Three Burglary Suspects In San Diego A citizen's tip led to the arrests of three burglary suspects at a residence in Chula Vista, police said Saturday. Flash Flood Watch Issued For San Diego County Mountains The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. for the San Diego County mountains. Noisy Military Training Scheduled for July 21, July 26 In East San Diego Residents of East Alpine and Descanso in East County were advised Saturday of military training in the area scheduled for next week. Pedestrian Hit By Train, Killed In San Diego A pedestrian was hit by a train and killed in Oceanside, sheriff's officials said Sunday. San Diego Padres Game Interrupted By Shooting Outside Nationals Ballpark A game between the San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals was suspended after three people were shot outside a ballpark Saturday. 16 CA Cities Rank Among Fittest Cities In The U.S. Here's how 16 California cities ranked among the nation's 100 largest cities in the 2021 American Fitness Index. CA Recall: Who's Officially Running To Unseat Newsom? The Golden State released an official list of candidates who will officially appear on the ballot in the recall election of Gavin Newsom. Man Climbs Knott's Berry Farm Tower; CA Recall | 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. COVID Cases Surge; Mask Mandate; Common Cold Returns: Top CA Stories Take a look at some of the top news stories over the past week from across California.