Poway Olympian; Free Subs; National Avocado Day: Patch PM

San Diego CA

26 July, 2021

7:56 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: Poway's Kelsey Plum Leads U.S. To Victory In Olympic 3X3 Game Kelsey Plum, who was raised in Poway, scored a game-high 10 points in the Olympic 3X3 women's basketball tournament. San Diego Costco Stores Will Keep Offering Senior Hours As coronavirus cases rise, Costco decides to keep its senior hours for two days each week. Get Free Sub With H2O Donation At Firehouse Subs In San Diego The upcoming "H2O For Heroes" bottled-water drive benefits local firefighters, first responders & senior centers during summer heat. Score Free Guac On National Avocado Day 2021 In San Diego County The only thing better than guacamole is free guacamole, right? San Diego Area Colleges To Require COVID-19 Vaccine Nearly 600 U.S. colleges and universities are now requiring the coronavirus vaccine, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education. Man Fatally Struck By Train At Carlsbad Village Station The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Man Killed In San Diego's Emerald Hills Neighborhood A man in his 30s was apparently shot and killed in the Emerald Hills neighborhood, police said. Motorcyclist Injured In Valley Center Crash A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries in a Valley Center crash, authorities said. Man Injured After Falling Off Cliff In La Jolla A man was hospitalized after falling off a cliff onto a beach in La Jolla Monday morning, authorities said. Firefighters Rescue Person From Mission Hills Canyon A person who was unable to walk was rescued Sunday from a canyon in the Mission Hills neighborhood, fire officials said. Company Buys Sorrento Towers Office Complex For $146M Sorrento Towers consists of two seven-story office buildings situated atop a multi-level parking structure. Man Arrested In Spring Valley Shooting Death Of Woman In April An ex-con was behind bars Monday on suspicion of killing a woman who was shot while sitting in a parked vehicle in Spring Valley. Lake Cuyamaca Receives Over 2 Inches Of Rain: NWS There have been no reports of any serious flooding; however, the NWS has issued a flash flood advisory for the desert and mountain areas. San Diego County Reports Most COVID-19 Cases Since Early February "We are facing a pandemic of the unvaccinated," said San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chair Nathan Fletcher. CA To Require Vaccines Or Testing For Health Care, State Workers A disturbing increase in hospitalizations is possible as the state urges inoculation amid the "pandemic of the unvaccinated," Newsom said. 75% Of Eligible Californians Have Been Vaccinated The announcement came Monday as COVID-19 cases continue to surge among unvaccinated people in the Golden State and beyond. 4 Needed Reforms Of California's Recall Election Rules Opinion: State legislators must change how our recall elections are managed to discourage misuse of a popular tool. Fired: California Bill Aims To Decertify Police For Serious Misconduct California is one of only four states without the power to permanently remove law enforcement officers from their jobs. From the weekend: Man Seriously Injured In San Diego Scooter crash A man lost control of his scooter, crashed and suffered a brain injury while riding near Qualcomm in San Diego Saturday. Poway Olympian Kelsey Plum Is Leading Scorer In Dominant U.S. Win San Diego County's Kelsey Plum made all seven of her 1-point shots and a couple two-pointers in women's 3X3 basketball victory Sunday. Poway's Kelsey Plum Dominates In Olympic 3X3 Basketball Poway resident Kelsey Plum was among the point leaders in both of Team USA's two Olympic victories Saturday. Pedestrian Killed By Hit-And-Run Lexus Driver In Vista San Diego County Sheriff's Department investigators are looking for the driver of a while Lexus who killed a man on East Vista Way Saturday. Sewage Spill Shuts Down San Diego Beach, Again Open for only a week, the shoreline near the border was closed again Sunday because of sewage contamination. Shooting Suspect Killed By San Diego Police Officers San Diego Police shot and killed one suspect and arrested three others in connection with two shootings Friday. State Funds $35M For First-Of-It's Kind Ocean Research Vessel The funding for UC San Diego will pay for designing and building a hydrogen-powered vessel to study effects of climate change on the coast. Firefighters Escape Inferno | Suspected Kidnapper: 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. State Of Emergency: Watch California Firefighters Escape Inferno Firefighters statewide are helping to battle three monstrous wildfires after Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency. 'Breakthrough' COVID Cases; 'Miracle' Dog Survives: CA Stories Take a look at some of the top news stories over the past week from across California.