Community Response Fund Grants; Weekend Events: Patch PM

San Diego CA

18 December, 2020

8:50 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: Appeals Court Stays Ruling Halting Restaurant Enforcement San Diego County eateries must again abide by the state's regional stay-at-home order, at least for now. Record 3,611 COVID-19 Cases Reported In San Diego County The cases surpass the previous record set one week ago — 2,867 last Friday — by 744 new cases. COVID-19 Community Response Fund Grants $1.8M To 34 Nonprofits The fund, managed by The San Diego Foundation, was able to give the grants thanks to dozens of individual and business contributions. Unemployment Drops To 6.6% In San Diego County The unemployment rate in the San Diego-Carlsbad Metropolitan Statistical Area dropped to 6.6% in November, down from 7.5% in October. Naked Man Sexually Assaults Woman At Black's Beach The assailant, who was nude, slapped her on the buttocks twice and grabbed her genitals before she could break free and escape, police said. Lawmakers Ask ABC To Halt COVID-19 Enforcement On Restaurants Locally, Assembly members Randy Voepel, R-Santee, and Marie Waldron, R- Escondido, were among the 16 lawmakers who co-signed the letter. Enchanted Village; Santa's Speedway; Tea Party: SoCal Weekend Looking for things to do virtually and in person this weekend in Southern California? Patch has you covered. Dr. Fauci To California Students: This Will Make You Stronger As California becomes the epicenter of the nation's coronavirus outbreak, Dr. Anthony Fauci told CSU students they're strength is historic. Chasing The Vaccine: Convincing Californians To Roll Up Their Sleeves CommuniCare's CEO explains how community clinics will receive and administer the vaccine to patients who don't often see doctors. Whack And Stack: PG&E's Toppling Of Trees Creates New Hazards In an attempt to prevent wildfires, the utility is removing vegetation from around power lines.