Road-Rage Fight; Labor Day Patrols; Haunted Houses: Patch PM

San Diego CA

03 September, 2021

10:20 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: Deaths Nearly Double In County As Delta Variant Continues Surge The 49 COVID-19 deaths reported in San Diego County over the past week nearly doubled the previous week's 25 fatalities. Assembly Follows County In Declaring Misinformation Health Crisis "I am thrilled Assemblymember Weber and Supervisor Alejo are joining the fight against health misinformation." San Diego-Based Nonprofit To Provide Medical Care To Children Fresh Start Surgical Gifts provides comprehensive reconstructive surgery for infants, children and teenagers at no cost. Cal State San Marcos Gets $6M Grant To Help Student Veterans The grant to Veterans to Energy Careers from the Office of Naval Research covers three years and doubles the university's initial funding. Social Workers Could Get PPE From State In New Bill Legislation authored by Sen. Brian W. Jones, R-Santee, to provide protective equipment to social workers was approved by the state Senate. Suspect Jailed In Fatal Road-Rage Fight In Gaslamp District A suspect was in custody Friday in connection with a road rage-sparked fight that left a man mortally wounded in the Gaslamp District. Ex-SDPD Sergeant Pleads Guilty To Stalking Ex-Girlfriend Mariusz Czas, 43, who worked for the San Diego Police Department for 18 years, pleaded guilty to a felony stalking charge. Man Charged With Killing Officer Testifies At His Murder Trial Jesse Michael Gomez, 60, faces a potential death sentence if convicted of the murder of Officer Jonathan "J.D." De Guzman, 43. Woman Charged For Allegedly Striking Flight Attendant On Plane Federal charges were filed against a woman who allegedly struck a flight attendant during a flight to San Diego. Video Released Of Southcrest Traffic Stop Under Police Review A cell-phone video has emerged showing a San Diego Police Department traffic stop that is now under internal investigation. Carlsbad Participates In Know Your Limit Campaign Carlsbad police will visit local bars and restaurants this weekend to teach the public about blood alcohol limits. ACLU Asks Court To Reinstate Order For Asylum Seekers The ACLU asked an appellate court to reinstate a San Diego federal judge's court order requiring access to legal counsel for asylum seekers. Sheriff's Department Amps Up Patrol For Labor Day Weekend Over the course of last year's Labor Day Weekend, 89 people were arrested for DUIs throughout San Diego County, according to the department. Cohn Family Gives $2.5M To UCSD To Endow Neurosurgery Chair Don and Karen Cohn gave $2.5 million to UCSD of Medicine to create the Don and Karen Cohn Chancellor's Endowed Chair in Neurosurgery. Surgeon General Praises County For Health Misinformation Policy The U.S. Surgeon General acknowledged San Diego County's first-of-its-kind policy declaring medical misinformation a public health crisis. Arson Spree; Brush Fires; Helicopter Crash: San Diego County Police Log A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. Halloween Haunted Houses: San Diego County 2021 Guide Spine-tingling, scream-inducing spookiness is back! Find the best, bone-chillers throughout the SD region. Grape Stomp Festa; Rocktoberfest; Chili Cook-Off: SoCal Weekend Looking for things to do this weekend in Southern California? Patch has you covered. COVID Deaths; Forest Closures; Vaccine Mandate Bill: CA Stories Take a look at some of the top news stories over the past week from across California. CHP On The Lookout For Impaired Drivers This Labor Day Weekend California Highway Patrol's Maximum Enforcement period starts Friday & ends Monday, watching for drivers influenced by alcohol and/or drugs. Community Reentry Program For Prisoners Reduces Recidivism [COMMENTARY] A Stanford University study of the corrections department's rehabilitation and reentry program shows it should be expanded. Legislature Must Enforce $6 Billion Broadband Plan To Reach Unserved Households [COMMENTARY] Funds should first be used to connect households with no service or slow service before funding upgrades where service is already available. What's New On Netflix: September 2021 Get the full list of movies and TV shows on Netflix this month, including 9/11 biopic "Worth," thriller "Kate" and dramedy "The Starling."