Officer Hit In Head; Fraud Probe; Utility Scams: Patch PM

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5 More Coronavirus Deaths, 267 New Cases Reported In County

San Diego County is still awaiting guidance from the state toward a reopening framework for businesses.

Rise In Fraudulent Coronavirus Posts On Social Media: UCSD Study

Researchers found nearly 2,000 fraudulent posts related to COVID-19 tied to financial scams and possible counterfeit goods.

SDG&E Warns Of New Wave Of Utility Scams

According to the utility, criminals typically threaten immediate power shutoffs to scare customers into making an immediate payment.

Carlsbad Investment Adviser And Company Charged In Fraud Probe

A Carlsbad-based investment adviser and his company were sued for allegedly swindling clients out of more than $2.2 million.

Man Accused In Fatal PB Restroom Stabbing Pleads Not Guilty

Martin Alvarez, 33, is accused in the Aug. 16 slaying of 39-year-old Michael Wagley.

Officer Hit In Head With Cane During Protest In San Diego: Police

A man was arrested for allegedly hitting an officer with a cane Monday evening during a San Diego protest.

Beach Closure Lifted In Imperial Beach As Tijuana Runoff Lessens

The order includes beaches from the south end of Seacoast Drive through Carnation Avenue in Imperial Beach.

Another Heat Wave Expected This Week In San Diego County

High pressure will remain over the southwestern United States before moving southward into Mexico starting on Friday, forecasters said.

Nighttime Skyline At Coronado Bridge: San Diego Photo Of The Day

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Total Acreage Burned In CA Is Bigger Than The State Of Delaware

Everything we know about the wildfires in California as of Tuesday, Aug. 25.

LA Chargers 2020 Season Opens Sept. 20, To Empty SoFi Stadium

The Los Angeles Chargers will start their season at home, alone, on Thursday, Sept. 20 against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Wildfires Provide Another Reason To Mask Up

Smoke from over 300 wildfires continues to choke people across central and northern California.

Proposal To Prohibit Police Unions From Contributing To DA Campaigns Violates Our First Amendment Rights

Re "Proposal to prohibit police unions from funding district attorney campaigns doesn't go far enough"; Commentary, June 5, 2020

When It Comes To COVID-19, Don't Let The Good News Become The Bad News

COMMENTARY: There is good COVID-19 news and some potential bad news.