🌱 Flu Cases Climb + High-Speed Chase + Fall From Border Wall

San Diego CA

02 December, 2021

8:47 AM

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Good morning, San Diego! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. First, today's weather: Dense fog will lift. High: 65 Low: 53. Here are the top stories today in San Diego: The number of local flu cases continues to climb, San Diego County health officials said Wednesday, prompting another reminder to get vaccinated for the illness. The county's seasonal total stands at 423 cases following 70 infections reported for the week ending Saturday. The five-year average for that date is 401. (City News Service)Authorities asked the public this week to keep an eye out for a 20-year-old Indiana woman who went missing in San Diego more than three weeks ago. The last known whereabouts of Lateche Norris were in the East Village on Nov. 4, when she was seen with her boyfriend, 25-year-old Joseph "Joey" Smith, according to the San Diego Police Department. (City News Service)A man was detained Wednesday morning after leading police on a high-speed chase that ended at an El Cajon gas station. The incident started with a domestic violence call in the City Heights neighborhood. (City News Service)Three people were injured at the California-Mexico border as they attempted to illegally enter the United States between Otay Mesa and Garita De Otay, Mexico, authorities said Thursday. Three victims were transported to UC San Diego Medical Center in life-threatening condition. The fourth was taken into custody by the U.S. Border Patrol. (City News Service)The percentage of white San Diego residents who have received a COVID-19 booster shot is significantly higher than that of Black and Latino residents. The trend echoes the early rollout of the vaccine. (NBC 7 San Diego) Today's San Diego Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in San Diego: Learn How to Style A Picture-Perfect Charcuterie Board with Gelson's Virtual Class. (6 p.m.) San Diego Patch Notebook City of San Diego: "December is officially here and Taste of December Nights is only two days away! The drive-thru event is happening Friday through Sunday this weekend from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day at the Inspiration Point parking lots at Inspiration Point Way in Balboa Park." (Facebook) San Diego Unified School District: "Happening Saturday: Explore hundreds of job opportunities at the Education Job Fair! This event will be held at the Point Loma Nazarene University, Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA 92106 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: CBD Philman .com — CBD Baked Goods and Oils and Cooking Mix in Holiday Gift Boxes! (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Free Biz Owners/SideGig/Startup Automate your Website-Increase Profits - Live Q@A 3 PM Friday (December 3) So Cal Public Safety Career & Community Fair (December 4) American + Jamaican soul/ska/reggae ft. The Inciters, The Lexicons, Smoke & Mirrors, & The Night Doc (December 4) Holiday Tiki Exotica Fest w/ 3 bands, tiki vendors, food, drink, belly dancing (December 11) Spray Allen ft. Eric Wilson (Sublime) and Wade Youman (Unwritten Law) At Ebullition Brew Works (December 18) Add your event That's it for today! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. Send them this link to subscribe. — Kristina Houck Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming San Diego Daily? Email [email protected].