Officers Injured; Home Sales Decline; Cop Probed: Patch PM

San Diego CA

17 August, 2021

8:26 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: Virtual Charter Schools Lose State Funding Amid COVID-19 Pandemic A judge upheld state law defunding non-classroom based charters during the 2020-2021 school year. County Mails 1.9M Ballots For Gubernatorial Recall Election "We encourage voters to act early and vote from the comfort of their home," said Interim Registrar of Voters Cynthia Paes. County Home Prices Little Changed From June; Total Sales Decline Total sales of existing single-family homes in the county were down 7.4% from June, according to the California Association of Realtors. SDPD Probes Officer's Social Media Post Against Vaccine, Masks An officer urged his colleagues to refuse any orders to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or to wear protective masks. San Diego County, Water Authority Partner On Efficiency Rebates Residents and businesses in unincorporated areas of the county are eligible for increased water-use efficiency rebates. Father Joe's Villages Unveils Planned Memorial Promenade The promenade will honor the work and legacy of Father Joe Carroll. North County Officers Injured During Scuffle With Suspect One of the Oceanside police officers received 18 stitches for cuts to his face, officials said. Encinitas To Require COVID-19 Vaccine Or Tests For Employees The city of Encinitas is the latest entity to require COVID-19 vaccines or regular negative tests for employees. Blood Donors, Volunteers Needed In San Diego For Wildfire Season The American Red Cross is seeking blood and platelet donors as well as volunteers in preparation for wildfires and other emergencies. Woman Injured By Hit-And-Run Driver In San Diego A woman suffered a broken leg when she was struck by a hit-and-run driver while crossing a street in the Sherman Heights area, police said. Trevor Bauer's Accuser Says She Had Sex With Two Padres Players The woman, who dubs herself an ardent Padres fan, said her relationship with the player got her fired from the Pad Squad. Suspect Jailed In Fatal San Marcos Stabbing A suspect was behind bars Tuesday in connection with a fatal weekend stabbing in San Marcos. East County Eatery: Photo Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. La Jolla Shores Sunset: Photos Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. CA OK's Booster COVID Shots For Some: What To Know The Golden State authorized a third dose of the coronavirus vaccine for California's most vulnerable residents. Here's who's included. Federal Lawsuit Says CA Recall Is Unconstitutional A newly filed lawsuit seeks to alter or halt an effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom less than a month away from election day. Recall Candidate Doug Ose Exits Recall Race After Heart Attack "It is what is": Former Rep. Doug Ose withdrew his candidacy for California governor after suffering a heart attack. Meet The Democrat Trying To Take Newsom Down YouTuber "Meet Kevin" Paffrath, the best-known Democrat running in the Newsom recall, is trying to take down the governor. Methane Reduction Efforts In CA Are Critical To Slowing Climate Change Livestock represent more than 50% of all methane generated in California, contributing to climate-warming greenhouse gases.