Brush Fire; Express Lane Closure; Screwdriver Stabbing: Patch PM

San Diego CA

04 August, 2021

9:35 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: COVID-19 Cases Surpass 300K As County Marks 2M Fully Vaccinated "The more people who get vaccinated the closer we will be to achieving our vaccination goal." Scorching Heat Wave Continues In San Diego County An excessive heat warning has been extended for the San Diego deserts and a heat advisory has been extended for the valleys and mountains. Brush Fire Prompts Evacuations In Valley Center The blaze, called the Castle Fire, sparked off of Old Castle Road in the community of Valley Center. 2 Express Lanes To Close On I-15 Wednesday And Thursday SANDAG said maintenance crews are testing communications equipment for their FasTrak tolling system. Men Sought In Assault Of Woman In Mission Beach Police were seeking two men who assaulted and yelled "anti-LGBTQ slurs" at a 26-year-old woman in Mission Beach. Man Convicted In South Bay Screwdriver Stabbing Eduardo Hernandez Oliveros, 23, faces nearly 25 years in prison when he is sentenced for the stabbing and robbery in San Ysidro. Gunmen Rob Pacific Beach Liquor Store Two men robbed the Jug Liquor Store at 4979 Cass St. at gunpoint. Brush Fire Prompts Evacuations In Valley Center The blaze, called the Castle Fire, sparked off of Old Castle Road in the community of Valley Center. Fire Rips Through McDonald's In Ramona Cal Fire crews and firefighting personnel from the cities of Poway, San Diego and Santee helped battle the blaze. 6 Displaced After City Heights House Fire A house fire in City Heights left six residents displaced, but no injuries were reported. National City Police Officer Struck In Hit-And-Run A police officer was struck and injured by a hit-and-run driver in National City. Graphic Cigarette Warning Labels Alter Perception Of Smoking: Study San Diego-area researchers found that graphic warning labels are effective reminders of the negative health consequences of smoking. Southwestern College To Require COVID-19 Vaccinations Southwestern College will require all employees and students accessing in-person instruction and services to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Border Patrol Arrests 16 Undocumented Migrants On Fishing Boat Marine unit agents stopped a sports fishing vessel after noticing it was "heavy in the water." Allen's Hummingbird In Carlsbad: Photos Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. Old Point Loma Lighthouse: Photos Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. Young Hooded Oriole In Ramona: Photo Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. Recall Leaders Sue To Block Newsom From Calling Election GOP-Led Top recall election supporters trying to stop Newsom from painting the election as a Republican effort will have their case heard Wednesday. CA Recall: Newsom, Elder To Skip First Election Debate Just four recall candidates were set to participate Wednesday in the first televised gubernatorial debate of the recall election. CA 'Let It Burn' Policy Temporarily Halted Amid Controversy Newsom and other politicians criticized a protocol to let smaller fires burn out, prompting the U.S. Forest Service to suspend the policy. Facing 'Dire Water Shortages,' California Bans Delta Pumping Growers' groups voiced strong opposition, questioning the water board's power to stop senior rights holders from pumping the water. Newsom Beset By Environmental Woes California's drought and wildfire seasons are worsening and are converging on Gov. Gavin Newsom as he tries to beat back a recall attempt. Check out these Wow Houses: Upgraded Carlsbad Home With Swimming Pool And Spa: $1.5M This single-level home's backyard oasis features a solar-heated pool and spa, plus a newly renovated patio cover. Encinitas Home With Panoramic Ocean Views: $6.5M This home features a saltwater pool and spa, as well as an expansive ocean-facing deck with an outdoor kitchen. Santee Home With Swimming Pool And Spa: $749K This home features a solar-heated pool and spa, built-in barbecue, covered patio and views of the mountains and hills.