COVID Outbreak Hits Jails; SVP Proposed For Placement: Patch PM

San Diego CA

13 August, 2021

11:22 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: SeaWorld San Diego Offers Howl-O-Scream Deal On Friday The 13th In celebration of Friday the 13th, SeaWorld San Diego is surprising Halloween fans with Howl-O-Scream sneak peeks and perks. 1,700 New COVID Cases, Most Since January, Reported By County A total of 20,236 tests were reported Friday, and the percentage of new positive cases over the past week is 8.3%. COVID-19 Outbreak Hits San Diego-Area Jails The rash of COVID-19 cases at the regional detention centers came to light after several inmates reported flu-like symptoms, officials said. Sexually Violent Predator Proposed For Placement In Ranchita Michael Martinez, 68, was convicted in four separate cases between 1979 and 2004 for offenses that occurred in San Diego and LA counties. San Diego Card Room Owner Reaches Settlement In Illegal Gambling Case Lucky Lady, which closed in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will now remain closed permanently. Victims Of Weekend Shooting At Golden Hill Park Identified Authorities released the names of three young men who were wounded — one fatally — in a shooting at Golden Hill Recreation Center. Group Sues Palomar Health Over Alleged Brown Act Violation Citizens to Save Palomar Health alleges the health care district violated the Brown Act. Man Test-Drives SUV In North County Then Carjacks It A man test-driving an SUV carjacked it from a dealership employee, authorities said. Average San Diego County Gas Price At Highest Amount Since October 2012 The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in San Diego County rose Friday for the second consecutive day — hitting $4.353. Meth, Fentanyl Bust; High-Speed Chase: San Diego County Police Log A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. Vegan Camping Fest; Butterfly Day; Peppa Pig Tour: SoCal Weekend Looking for things to do in person and virtually this weekend in Southern California? Patch has you covered. Vaccinations Required; Winning Lottery Tickets: Top CA Stories Take a look at some of the top news stories over the past week from across California. Dust To Dust: Will California Lawmakers Legalize Human Composting — Transforming Bodies Into Soil? California lawmakers are considering a bill to add an after-death option beyond burial or cremation. Reduce Builders' Fees To Make Housing More Affordable: Commentary Assembly Bill 602 would standardize and create greater transparency in how local housing fees are determined.