Fatal Crashes; 33 Arrests; Rain And Snow For Christmas: Patch PM

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – Missed today's headlines? Here are the Patch stories from San Diego County that people are talking about today:

White Christmas In San Diego Mountains

• It's going to be a white Christmas in San Diego in the mountains.

Apparently Intoxicated Man Arrested In Santee Dies

• The man in Santee suffered a medical emergency inside a patrol car and later died at a hospital, officials said.

1 Dead, SR-78 Closed In 2-Car Ramona Crash

• One person was killed, and State Route 78 was closed in both directions, following a two-car crash Monday in Ramona.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck On SR-67 Near Poway

• State Route 67 was closed in both directions while the crash was being investigated, according to the CHP.

33 Arrested During Christmas Enforcement In San Diego County

• There were 20 traffic fatalities reported by law enforcement agencies across the state during the period, including one in San Diego County.

Chula Vista Scooter Victim Identified

• A 26-year-old man killed after being struck by a car while riding a motorized scooter early Saturday has been identified.

San Diego Shelters To House Extra Homeless During Rain

• Father Joe's Villages and Connections Housing Downtown will accommodate nearly 300 additional homeless residents on Christmas Eve.

San Diego Indoor Lacrosse Team Wins Debut

• The San Diego Seals were 17-12 winners over the Colorado Mammoth in their labor-delayed debut in Denver.

Cabrillo National Monument Closed Amid Government Shutdown

• The monument's website said it was shuttered "for the safety of visitors and park resources" due to the lapse in federal funds.

Gas Prices Drop Slightly In San Diego County

• The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County dropped Monday.

Man Sexually Assaults Woman On Mission Beach Street: Police

• A man is suspected of sexually assaulting a woman in broad daylight on a Mission Beach street before nearby residents came to her aid.

Name Of Man Killed In South Bay Electric Scooter Crash Released

• A man died after he was struck by a car while riding a scooter on a Chula Vista street Saturday morning.

2 Arrested In Escondido DUI Checkpoint

• More than 1,600 cars passed through the checkpoint.

Police ID Victims In Colina Del Sol Shooting

• The suspects remained at large.

Man Robs Kearny Mesa Subway, Escapes, Police Say

• A man robbed a Subway store in Kearny Mesa, then took off before police could arrive, an officer said.

Man Spots Stolen Car With Suspected Thief Inside

• A man who reported his car stolen in San Marcos earlier this week caught a lucky break when he spotted his car in the same area.

Sheriff's Department IDs Suspect In Fallbrook Baseball Bat Attack

• The Sheriff's Department says a deputy was investigating reports of assaults with a bat when he found himself under the same kind of attack.

Woman Struck By Car, Seriously Hurt In South Bay

• A woman was critically injured when she was hit by a car in Chula Vista, police said.

Man Dies In Shooting In Colina Del Sol Neighborhood

• A 31-year-old man died at a hospital and a 38-year-old man was undergoing treatment at a hospital, police said.

Fire Damages Auto Shop In San Diego

• The fire broke out at a repair shop in the 5900 block of Mission Gorge Road.

Suspect In Pauma Valley Shootout Identified

• Jose Nieto was arrested for attempted murder of a peace officer and assault of a peace officer with a firearm.

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