COVID-19 Relief; Property Taxes; Vaccines For Military: Patch PM

San Diego CA

09 August, 2021

10:26 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: Tax Collector Sending Bills For $111M In Defaulted Property Taxes The defaulted bills total more than $111 million. Last year, $127 million in defaulted taxes were due in San Diego County. Secretary Of Defense Seeks To Require COVID Vaccine For Military According to Department of Defense officials, 73 percent of active duty personnel have taken at least one dose of the vaccine. 869 New COVID Cases Reported As Military Prepares For Vaccines A surge in infections in the county continues to increase dramatically and the military prepares to require servicemembers get the vaccine. Blood Shortage Continues: Red Cross Needs Donors In San Diego County Donors of all blood types are needed, especially type O, which stands at just a one-day supply right now, according to the Red Cross. Major Retailers Requiring Masks In San Diego County: See The List Following new CDC guidance on face coverings, many retailers are once again directing employees and customers to mask up. Man Convicted Again For Attempted Murder Of North County Officer Roberto Ignacio Flores, 30, was found guilty by a jury for driving a Dodge Neon into Oceanside Police Department Officer Brad Hunter. Nearly $19M In COVID-19 Relief Will Go To 28 Entertainment Venues Nearly $19 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding will go to 28 local entertainment venues, theaters and museums. DA Summer Stephan Announces Re-Election Campaign For County DA San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced Monday that she will seek re-election. Water Closure Extended To Imperial Beach Water sample results indicate contamination of ocean water now extends from the international border north through Carnation Avenue. Man Sentenced For DUI Crash That Killed Pedestrian In South Bay Enrique Briseno pleaded guilty last month to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated for causing the death of Rene Argoud. San Diego Cyclist Wins Unprecedented Gold Medal San Diego cyclist Jennifer Valente is celebrating becoming the first American woman to win a track cycling Olympic gold medal. Horse Dies After Flipping Over On Way To Race At Del Mar A 2-year-old filly who had been flown in from Kentucky to run in the Sorrento Stakes died at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. Former La Jolla Student Leads U.S. To Wins In FIBA U19 World Cup Former La Jolla Country Day School standout Te-Hina Paopao helped the U.S. to two victories. Closure Issued For Tijuana Slough Shoreline Beaches in southern San Diego County have been closed off and on all year. Driver Accused Of Fatally Striking Pedestrian In North County A woman was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter in the death of a pedestrian after she allegedly ran a red light, police said. Pedestrian Walking Next To Traffic On SR-163 Killed A man walking alongside traffic on state Route 163 in San Diego was killed by a vehicle. Man With Skateboard Takes Cash, Merch From 7-Eleven In San Diego A man with a skateboard robbed a 7-Eleven convenience store in the Lake Murray community of San Diego. Suspect Arrested In Stabbing Death Of Man At Fallbrook Nursery A man was arrested on suspicion of murder in the stabbing death of a 33-year-old Escondido man at a nursery, authorities said. Happy Hummingbird In East County: Photo Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. Point Loma Tide Pools: Photo Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. Dixie Fire Becomes CA's Second Largest Wildfire Ever A fire raging in Northern California has displaced thousands of people, leveled a historic town and exploded into 463,477 acres Sunday. Thousands Of Undocumented Brazilian Migrants Crossing Into CA The number of people fleeing from Brazil has escalated sharply in recent months, according to figures from the U.S Border Patrol. CA Lawmakers And Teachers Unions Stop Short Of A Vaccine Mandate Even as the delta spurs a surge in COVID-19 just weeks before the new school year, state lawmakers have yet to issue a vaccine mandate. No Decision, 2021 If you're one of the 40% of likely voters who haven't decided who would be best to replace Gavin Newsom if he's recalled, you're not alone. From the weekend: 1 Man Dies, Another Wounded In Shooting At Golden Hill Rec Center A 21-year-old man was fatally wounded and an 18-year- old was wounded in a shooting at a recreation center in Golden Hill, police said. Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Says She Has Breast Cancer Gonzalez, who represents the 80th California Assembly District, has early stage breast cancer and has begun to form a treatment plan. Driver Crashes Into Tree, Flees Before Engine Catches Fire A driver fled the scene after crashing into a tree in Lemon Grove, officials said. Scuba Diver Reportedly Drowns In San Diego A man in his 70s reportedly drowned in a scuba diving accident in Mission Bay Sunday. San Diego County Reports 1,387 New Cases Of Coronavirus Additionally, another four people were hospitalized and one put into an intensive care unit, officials said. Family Dispute Shooting; Dixie Fire Explodes | 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. CA Recall: New Poll Shows Newsom Could Lose His Post A recent poll revealed that 51 percent of likely California voters were in favor of recalling Gov. Gavin Newsom as the election nears. CA Town Destroyed, 8 Missing In Largest Active Wildfire In U.S. A wildfire burning in Northern California decimated a historic town and quickly became the the third-largest blaze in state history. California Republicans Skip Recall Candidate Endorsement Hours before the California GOP was slated to endorse one of four gubernatorial Republican candidates, delegates halted the process. Dixie Fire Becomes CA's Second Largest Wildfire Ever A fire raging in Northern California has displaced thousands of people, leveled a historic town and exploded into 463,477 acres Sunday. Should Californians Worry About Breakthrough Coronavirus? Recent and increasing reports of post-vaccination COVID-19 infections spurred by the delta variant have alarmed Californians. What to know.