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New Daily High: 332 COVID-19 Cases Reported As Spike Continues

"The sense of community we brought together at the beginning of this to slow the spread is the same one we need to summon now."

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Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows and other live and virtual festivities in and around the region.

Santee Company Steps Up To Provide Sanitizer Amid Coronavirus

Santee-based Integrity Bottles partnered with San Diego distiller Liberty Call Distilling Co. to produce and distribute hand sanitizer.

San Diego City Leaders Announce New Police De-Escalation Policy

The San Diego police chief called the new de-escalation approach "one of the most robust" set of regulations of its kind in the country.

Task Force Releases Report On San Onofre Nuclear Plant

A task force recommended the creation of a federal Nuclear Waste Administration focused on storage and disposal of spent nuclear fuel.

Teen Killed, 7 Other Teens Injured In Carlsbad Rollover Crash

A teenage boy was killed and seven other teens were injured in a solo-vehicle rollover crash in Carlsbad, police said.

CVS To Open More COVID-19 Testing Sites In San Diego County

CVS Health will now have 17 drive-thru testing sites in San Diego County.

Driving Tests To Resume At DMV Offices In San Diego County

Behind-the-wheel driving tests will resume but with new protections in place.

COVID-19 Lawsuit Against La Jolla Facility Could Signal More Fights To Come

The lawsuit, among the earliest of its kind in California, accuses The Springs at Pacific Regent and its owner of negligence.

Border Report: The Pandemic Has Upended The Illegal Drug Trade

Seizures for all drugs, except cannabis, have been down since March but appear to be on the rise.

Criminal Justice Reform Advocates Give Both Mayoral Candidates Mixed Reviews

Councilwoman Barbara Bry and Assemblyman Todd Gloria are now laying out their visions for police reform.

Despite Recent Budget Vote, Reformers See SDPD Cuts As Inevitable

The San Diego Police Department budget is at the center of an accelerating conversation on criminal justice.

Franchise Fee Deal Is A Chance For The City To Make Much-Needed Changes

The city needs to get more proactive in setting terms that make the new franchise deal a better deal for San Diego.

Report Finds Evidence Of Fraud In Sweetwater Budget Mess

The most serious allegation in the report suggests district administrators deceived a credit rating agency.

Disneyland Reopening Delayed Indefinitely

The company indicated that the state hasn't issued guidelines for theme parks in time for the planned July 17 reopening.

California Schools To Study Effect Of Police On Campuses

State schools superintendent Tony Thurmond said the state will review a wide swath of data on how the presence of police affects students.

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Poolside Oasis In Private, Gated Encinitas Community

This $2.15 million home in Encinitas features an expansive yard, sparkling pool, trampoline and play house.

Santee Estate Offers Swimming Pool, Stunning Views

This $1.375 million home in Santee has an expansive balcony, a game room with a custom bar, and a swimming pool with a waterfall and slide.

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