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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:

Over 300 New COVID-19 Cases Reported For 4th Time In 5 Days

Officials reported over 300 new cases for the fourth time in five days as the case total in San Diego County neared the 12,000 mark.

Unemployment Decreases Across San Diego County

The five ZIP Codes with lowest unemployment rates are Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Rancho Santa Fe, Chula Vista NE and Rancho Bernardo W.

UC San Diego To Require Recurring COVID-19 Testing

All UC San Diego students, faculty and staff returning to campus for the fall quarter will be required to undergo recurring COVID-19 tests.

Hotel Del Coronado To Reopen Friday At Reduced Capacity

The historic Hotel del Coronado closed with other hotels in late March as the COVID-19 pandemic reached San Diego.

3 San Diego County GNC Stores Closing For Good Due To Pandemic

The chain filed for bankruptcy, and announced plans to close 27 California stores and up to 1,200 across the country.

Gas Leaks Prompts Fire, Evacuation At Spring Valley Strip Mall

Fumes from a broken natural gas line ignited outside a KFC restaurant.

Man Sentenced To Prison For Fatal Carlsbad Stabbing

Jay Terry, 37, was sentenced Thursday morning in connection with the July 10, 2019, slaying of 35-year-old Eric Blackstock.

Otay Mesa Company To Pay $135K In Back Wages For Wage Violations

G-Global reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor to pay employees nearly $135,000 in back wages, the department said.

2 Wounded In Possible Gang-Related Shooting In Vista

Two men were wounded in a possibly gang-related shooting in Vista, authorities said.

1 Killed In Pileup On I-15 In Scripps Ranch

One person was killed late Thursday afternoon in a pileup on Interstate 15 in Scripps Ranch.

Authorities Raid 6 Pot Dispensaries, 3 Homes In San Diego County

Authorities raided and shut down six illegal marijuana dispensaries and three homes in Lakeside, unincorporated El Cajon and San Diego.

Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Spring Valley Hit-And-Run

Authorities are searching for a hit-and-run driver who seriously injured a pedestrian in the driveway of a Spring Valley park.

Metropolitan Transit System Will Expand 40 Bus Routes

This increase puts service near pre-COVID-19 levels.

Supervisors Vote To Deny Lilac Hills Development

Village Communities LLC wanted board approval for the master-planned community, located east of Interstate 15 and Old Highway 395.

Sempra Energy Completes Sale Of Chilean Businesses For $2.23B

San Diego-based Sempra Energy has completed the sale of its Chilean businesses to State Grid International Development Limited.

Splash Mountain Redo, Disney Embraces Princess And The Frog Theme

Disneyland and Disney World Resorts announced a reimagining a ride with a dubious history, one day after announcing a delay in park opening.