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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:

San Diego County's Census Response Rate Up From 2010 Figures

The county has seen a nearly 5% increase in its response to the 2020 Census above the 2010 response rate, according to state census data.

County Looking Into Options For Distance Learning Program

San Diego County will consider options for a child care/education program to help employees who have children with distance learning.

Newsom Rejects County's Request To Discount SDSU Virus Numbers

Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected a county effort to discount the 722 positive tests recorded by San Diego State since the semester began.

Supervisors Nix Proposal To Fully Open Businesses Amid Pandemic

County supervisors nixed a board member's proposal to fully open up businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

Researchers Identify Carb That Coronavirus Uses To Infect Cells

UCSD researchers have discovered a carbohydrate that the SARS-CoV-2 virus uses to latch onto a cellular molecule in the lungs.

Supervisors OK Grants For Small Businesses Affected By Pandemic

San Diego County supervisors unanimously approved millions of dollars in grants for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Erosion Control Center To Open In Alpine For Valley Fire Victims

As of Wednesday morning, the Valley Fire remained at 17,665 acres and was 90% contained, according to officials.

Tips Sought On Sexual Assault Suspect In Oceanside

Authorities need help identifying a man suspected of sexually assaulting a woman near an Oceanside apartment complex.

U.S. Surgeon General Visits Convention Center, Helix Laboratory

Vice Admiral Jerome M. Adams visited San Diego to tour local sites that have helped homeless and minority communities during the pandemic.

Colorful Cardiff Skyline: Photo Of The Day

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Bird-Watching In Ramona: Photo Of The Day

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Pursuing Independent Water Sources, San Diego Ignores One Beneath Its Feet

"The city is overlooking the Mission Valley aquifer water as a resource."

Oceanside Is Rethinking Its Police Chief Hiring Process Following Community Concerns

Oceanside was set to consider only internal candidates to replace its outgoing police chief, without holding community forums.

While We're Rethinking Policing, It's Time To End Gang Injunctions In San Diego County

Research has proven gang injunctions harmful to families, communities, the individual and eventually society.

San Diego Environment Report

Water customers in Imperial Beach and Coronado were at risk of a suspect pricing mechanism.

California Fire Season Is Far From Over; 3.3M Acres Burn

Everything we know about the record-shattering 2020 fire season in California. Plus, see an interactive map of all the fires burning.

Newsom Says California Will Allow Pac-12 Football

Despite previous Pac-12 statements that CA had not approved NCAA football to continue, Gov. Newsom said no such restrictions were in place.

COMMENTARY: Five Solutions To California's Climate Crisis Gov. Newsom Should Implement … Right Now

Gov. Newsom recognizes that our current climate targets are inadequate. We have the technology ready to go. Here is a checklist.

COMMENTARY: No Justice For High School Ethnic Studies Bill; Newsom, Legislature Should Change That

The high school ethnic studies bill in the Legislature had all the stars aligned in its favor this year, so why was it defunded?