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23 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: County Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition Returns $28M In Refunds The coalition, along with 211 San Diego and United Way of San Diego County, completed 29,876 tax returns. FDA Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine "The COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and free," said San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chair Nathan Fletcher. San Diego County Community Colleges Begin Classes With COVID Protocols Classes began Monday for 60,000 students enrolled in the San Diego Community College District and thousands more at Southwestern College. Volunteer Needed For Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board The review board vacancy is in Supervisorial District 2, which covers 2,000 square miles in the eastern portion of San Diego County. Officer Who Fatally Shot Ashli Babbitt Won't Face Discipline A Capitol police officer who fatally shot a San Diego woman during the insurrection at the Capitol building will not face discipline. Input Sought On The Vision Of San Diego Libraries The Library Master Plan is intended to provide a long-range vision and strategy to improve facility, technology and program investments. Grossmont High Senior Who Was Killed In Car Crash ID'd Authorities publicly identified a Grossmont High School senior who was killed over the weekend in a solo car crash. Man Sentenced For La Jolla Resident's Beating Robert Whitaker pleaded guilty earlier this year to kidnapping, burglary and assault with a deadly weapon charges stemming from the attack. Gun-Toting Thief Robs Chollas View American Legion Post The thief threatened the manager with the pistol and demanded cash, according to San Diego police. 979 COVID Cases, Uptick In Hospitalizations Reported In County Sunday's data brought the county's totals to 323,591 cases and 3,848 fatalities since the pandemic began. 1 Arrested, 35 Others Cited During Escondido Driver Checkpoint One driver was arrested on a DUI charge, and 35 other motorists were cited for other infractions during a checkpoint over the weekend. 1 Killed In Traffic Collision On SR-79 One person died in a traffic collision involving a motorcycle and truck on state Route 79, the California Highway Patrol said. Man Stabbed To Death In El Cajon A man in his 50s was stabbed to death outside an apartment complex in El Cajon, police said. Recall Election Could Be Unrepresentative Of CA, UCSD Study Finds The off-cycle nature of the election could lead to low voter turnout, which may favor recall, according to UC San Diego research. Mismatched Product Recommendations Can Slow Online Sales: UCSD Research found personalization through curated product recommendations can influence a decision to buy an item under consideration. Ocean Beach Pier: Photo Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. Birds On A Tree: Photo Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. Geese And Goslings: Photo Of The Day Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. Housing Bills Would Help Address California's Wealth Inequality Senate bills 9 and 10 correct exclusionary zoning issues that put Black and Latino Californians out of the running for homeownership. Newsom Recall: Could 1-And-Done Strategy Backfire? If Newsom is recalled, who should take his place? Democrats would rather you leave that part of the ballot blank. From this weekend: Airport Breach; Anti-Vaccine Rallies Continue | 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. San Diego Man Accused Of Airport Security Breach In Orange County A man reportedly stole a vehicle and drove it onto the tarmac at John Wayne Airport, triggering evacuations and stalling flights for hours. San Diego's Old Globe Theatre To Require COVID-19 Vaccine Proof To gain admittance to the Globe theatre, attendees must present a photo ID and proof of vaccination status beginning Tuesday. Semi-Truck Hydroplanes, Crashes On I-8 Ramp In La Mesa An 18-wheel semi-truck lost control and hydroplaned on a freeway ramp Saturday, spilling fuel after hitting the center divider. Sheriff's Department Raids Two Marijuana Dispensaries In San Diego Eleven people were arrested at two unlicensed dispensaries during raids in which marijuana, edibles and drinks and weapons were seized. 5 Things To Know About Coronavirus Booster Shots In CA Federal officials gave the green light for Americans to begin receiving a third vaccine shot this week. Experts explain their significance.