Inmate Health Care; Power Shutoffs; Vehicle Chargers: 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:

San Diego County Reports 290 Coronavirus Cases, 3 Deaths

Health officials Tuesday reported 290 new COVID-19 cases and three additional deaths — among the lowest numbers in the past month.

Supes Approve $48M In Pandemic Money For Childcare, Food Programs

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved spending $48 million in federal pandemic-related funding.

Sunken AAV Found, Military Working To Recover Remains Of Troops

An undersea search-and-rescue vessel has found the vehicle that sank last week during a training mission off the coast, officials said.

CA Capitol Flags At Half-Staff In Honor Of Fallen Service Members

Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered that flags at the state Capitol be flown at half-staff in honor of the eight Marines and one Navy sailor who died.

County To Look Into Agency Plan For Inmate Care, Outsourcing

Sheriff Bill Gore has cited his department's $90 million annual health care bill for inmates as a reason to explore cost-saving strategies.

San Diego Airport Adds Nonstop Route To Santa Barbara

"We are happy that Alaska Airlines is adding another route to the list of new service offerings at San Diego International Airport."

SDG&E Installs 88 Vehicle Chargers At County Park And Rides

Electric vehicle chargers were installed at park and ride locations in Chula Vista, National City, El Cajon and Oceanside.

Poway Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murder, Rape In Carlsbad Killing

A Poway man accused of killing a young woman in Carlsbad 33 years ago pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of murder and rape.

Imperial Beach Shoreline Closed Due To Runoff From Tijuana River

Water samples indicate contamination of ocean water now extends from the border north to the Imperial Beach shoreline, officials said.

San Diego Amber Alert: Toddler Found Safe, Father In Custody

A 2-year-old girl was found safe Tuesday after her father allegedly abducted her in San Diego's Chollas View neighborhood, police said.

Hearings Slated On Utility Public-Safety Power Shutoffs

Officials will discuss the possibility of public-safety power shutoffs this year in the San Diego area during times of high wildfire risk.

"Pervasive Failure To Investigate:" Report Finds Lack Of Scrutiny In Cases Of Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women

Of the California cases classified as murders, law enforcement solved 9 percent, researchers found.

Taking A Closer Look At Rejected Mail Ballots In California's March Primary

The 100,000-plus number of rejected mail ballots in California's March primary is a helpful warning in a system with a few growing pains.