Affordable Units; Energy Choice Program; Lane Closures: Patch PM

San Diego CA

01 September, 2021

7:38 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: COVID-19 Misinformation Declared A Public Health Crisis In County A divided San Diego County Board of Supervisors declaring COVID misinformation a public health crisis and adopt a series of recommendations. Supervisors OK Voucher Program To Increase Affordable Housing The county's Housing Authority board — as part of a combined meeting with the supervisors — also voted in favor of the proposal. County Housing Fund Has Sights Set On 1,397 Affordable Units San Diego County will help create nearly 1,400 affordable housing units in 20 developments across 15 communities in the region. County Supervisors Choose Provider For Energy Choice Program San Diego Community Power includes Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and the city of San Diego as members. Navy Helicopter Crashes Off San Diego Coast One crew member has been rescued and five others remained missing, according to the U.S. Navy. Motorcyclist Crashes Into CHP Officer On I-5 In North County The man on the Harley-Davidson motorcycle and the California Highway Patrol officer were hospitalized, authorities said. Synagogue Shooter Slated To Plead Guilty Next Month In Fed Case John Timothy Earnest previously pleaded guilty to murder and other state charges in connection with the April 27, 2019, shooting in Poway. Chaparral Fire At San Diego-Riverside Line 80% Contained All evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted for the 1,427-acre Chaparral Fire in San Diego and Riverside counties. Riders Using PRONTO App Can Ride MTS, NCTD Free In September The PRONTO system will replace the previous Compass cards and app. Toll System Work To Cause I-15 Express Lane Closures Until March Two lanes in each direction will be off limits once or twice a month as the San Diego Association of Governments makes improvements. Longtime San Diego Officer Reappointed To State Board Santa Cruz Police Chief Andrew Mills has spent nearly four decades in law enforcement, including 30 in San Diego. San Diego Relief Group Sends Meals, Lanterns To Hurricane Zone Aid organization International Relief Teams will deliver 13,000 prepackaged meals, 4,400 tarps and 2,500 lanterns to Hurricane Ida victims. Retired Naval Officer Pleads Guilty In 'Fat Leonard' Scandal A retired U.S. Navy chief warrant officer involved in the wide-ranging "Fat Leonard" bribery scandal pleaded guilty to federal charges. Driver Killed In Escondido Crash A woman was found dead in the wreckage of a car alongside a rural road a few miles west of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Man Critically Wounded In South Bay Shooting The shooting happened in the 2000 block of Rachael Avenue in National City, according to police. Documentary Films Employ More Women Than Narrative Films: SDSU "The findings confirm that women continue to enjoy higher rates of employment on documentaries than narrative features." What To Know As Rosh Hashanah 2021 Starts In San Diego The Jewish New Year begins Sept. 6 at sundown and concludes on Sept. 8. Here's what you should know about this important holiday. CA Fires Latest: Crews Make Progress In Lake Tahoe; 16 Big Blazes Firefighters made headway on a few enormous blazes burning as officials closed down all national forests ahead of Labor Day weekend. CA Wildfires: How To Check If Your Home Was Damaged Has your area been affected by one of the dozen plus menacing wildfires burning in the state? See this tool. Recall Puts Elections Chief In Political Pickle Shirley Weber has been thrust into the awkward position of administering the California recall that could oust the man who appointed her. The Replacement Election In The Recall Is Unnecessary; Here's Why If the polls are correct, the recall election has a greater possibility of an absurd result. It's time for the Supreme Court to weigh in. Check out these homes: Remodeled Encinitas Home With Garden And Fruit Trees: $2.85M The backyard features a built-in barbecue, TV viewing area, covered dining area, bar, outdoor shower and garden area with fruit trees. San Diego Home Comes With Detached Guest House: $1.59M This property features an open floor plan, avocado tree, private backyard and detached cottage. Santee Home With Garden, Mature Trees: $819K This single-level home features a private backyard with tiered gardens, mature lemon and fig trees, vegetable garden and shed.