Academy Classes Suspended; Citrus Quarantine Expanded: Patch PM

San Diego CA

11 August, 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: Sample Ballots Go Out For Gubernatorial Recall Election Sample ballot and voter information pamphlets are on the way to San Diego County's 1.96 million registered voters. Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week Over San Diego County To see the fireball-producing Perseid meteor shower, a summertime favorite, head to the darkest skies you can find. Quarantine Expanded For Citrus Disease In North San Diego County Since the detection of the tree-killing citrus disease, the quarantine boundaries have been revised in northern San Diego County. Regional Police Academy Classes Suspended Due To COVID-19 Cases The academy trains law enforcement recruits from various state, county and municipal agencies in the San Diego region. San Diego-Area Beaches Reopen After Bacteria Issue The closure has been lifted for the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge, Border Field State Park and the Imperial Beach shorelines. Trial Ordered For Ex-La Mesa Cop Charged With Filing False Report Matthew Dages is charged in connection with the May 27, 2020, arrest of Amaurie Johnson. Dominion Voting Systems Files Defamation Suit Vs. San Diego's OAN Dominion Voting Systems announced Tuesday that it is filing a defamation lawsuit against San Diego's One America News Network. 3 Injured In Shooting At Candlelight Vigil In San Diego A large group gathered at Memorial Park at 2930 Marcy Ave. scattered when eight gunshots rang out, police said. Woman Gives Birth On I-805 In South Bay After Car Overheats A woman gave birth in an overheated car on the shoulder of northbound Interstate 805 in Chula Vista. Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute Gets $3.1M For Glucose Device "Our new study gives us the opportunity to test CGM in the acute-care setting under rigorous, gold-standard research conditions." Former San Diego Standout Helps U.S. Defeat Egypt In FIBA U19 World Cup The United States defeated Egypt, 97-36, to conclude the group phase of the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup. Thunderstorms Strike San Diego Area Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms moved westward Wednesday across San Diego County. Del Mar Racing: Photos Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. CA College Professor Charged In Setting Fires Near Dixie Fire A Bay Area man was charged with arson and accused of setting blazes near the Dixie fire, which swelled to the largest in state history. Is Larry Elder An Easy Target For Newsom In Recall? Hammering the conservative radio host turned top replacement candidate in the upcoming recall race seems to be Newsom's latest strategy. Newsom Recall Could Change Balance Of Power In U.S. Senate CA voters should be aware of four critical issues at stake and look beyond the political ads to gauge the serious consequences of a recall. From yesterday: 23 San Diego County Restaurants Earn 2021 Wine Spectator Awards Despite unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic, 2,900 eateries nationwide were recognized this year. See the San Diego list. Dozens Of SD Health Care Workers Rally Against Vaccine Mandate More than 50 people gathered for a demonstration in SD against CA's new requirement for health care workers to get vaccinated next month. Experts Raise Questions About Deputy Who Overdosed On Fentanyl Health experts have said expressed skepticism over footage of a San Diego County Sheriff's deputy who reportedly overdosed by accident. San Diego Humane Society Offers 50+ Job Opportunities The San Diego Humane Society was offering careers in animal care, veterinary care, humane law enforcement, philanthropy and communications. Family of Man Who Committed Suicide At SD Jail Files Lawsuit The family of a man who hung himself while in custody at the Vista Detention Facility last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. 2 Injured In Wrong-Way I-5 Crash Two people were hospitalized Tuesday morning after a wrong-way crash on the Golden State (5) Freeway, authorities said. 'Bloodied' Man Found Dead in SD, Possibly Victim of Arrow Attack A man was found dead in a city park early Tuesday morning, prompting detectives to launch an investigation. SD County Public Defender Looking For 25 'Remarkable Teens' The county office is looking for candidates for the third annual installment of the "25 Most Remarkable Teens in San Diego" program. SD Reports 1,476 New COVID-19 Cases As Students Return To Class Despite the increasing cases, district officials were confident in the ability to manage the spread of the illness. Cal State Deadline Could Lead To Unvaccinated Students On Campus And Missed Classes Unfortunately for students, the deadline to get vaccinated and the start of classes conflict in potentially problematic ways. Democrats Need A Write-In Candidate For The Recall Election COMMENTARY: The Democrats have botched their recall options: No prominent Democrat officially has entered the recall race.