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Some Indoor Businesses Can Reopen Monday In San Diego County

All indoor businesses must still abide by social distancing and face covering mandates, as well as have a detailed safe reopening plan.

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2 Soldiers Killed, 3 Hurt In Army Training Accident Off Coronado

Two soldiers were killed and three others were injured during an Army aircraft training near Coronado, it was reported.

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Airbnb Cracks Down On 'Party Houses' In San Diego County

The actions targeted listings in Escondido and La Mesa, as well as a variety of San Diego neighborhoods.

Man Who Shot At Oceanside Business With BLM Sign Pleads Guilty

Steve Soto, 23, of Carlsbad, is slated to be sentenced Sept. 28 to one year in county jail stemming from the June 4 shooting.

North County Leaders Call For Legoland, More Businesses To Reopen

"We are seeing more and more businesses close permanently, we have to help San Diegans get back to work before it's too late."

CA Salons Can Reopen As 'Monitoring List' Swapped For New 'Tiers'

Gov. Gavin Newsom says individual counties can still implement stricter regulations if they choose.

CA Patch Local Business Information Center: A Community Resource

Patch has partnered with scores of local businesses to keep you informed about their services during the pandemic and beyond.

California Poised To Become National Leader On Mental Health And Addiction Coverage

Californians could see the most dramatic expansion of mental health and addiction coverage under state law in decades.

The West Is Burning, So California Struggles To Find Help Fighting Its Wildfires

California's early outbreak of major fires means its neighbors can't send much aid because they're ablaze, too.

What's New On Netflix: September 2020

Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson star in "The Devil All the Time," while Sarah Paulson plays the infamous Nurse Ratched in "Ratched."

From Thursday:

County Office Of Education Names Teachers Of The Year

Five local educators were named San Diego County's Teachers of the Year by the county's Office of Education.

3 New Coronavirus Community Outbreaks Reported In County

County health officials reported three new community outbreaks on Thursday, bringing the number of outbreaks in the past week to 20.

SD Foundation Announces More Grants Through Coronavirus Fund

The foundation said the latest round of grantmaking pushes its grant awards to more than $50 million to over 160 nonprofits since mid-March.

Heat Wave Continues Thursday In San Diego County

The National Weather Service urged residents to drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun and check on relatives and neighbors.

Glucose Monitoring Could Help Diabetics In Hospital: Scripps

Diabetics who wore a continuous glucose-monitoring device during admission saw significantly better control of their blood-sugar levels.

RNA Gene Likely Contributor To Some Brain Disorders: UCSD Study

UC San Diego scientists studying transfer RNAs in cells have found a mutation in a gene which could impact how brain cells operate.

Injured Woman Dies After Being Found On South Bay Street

A woman died Thursday morning after being found lying naked on a Chula Vista street, police said.

Motorcyclist Dies In Crash On La Mesa Freeway Ramp

The rider was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.

At Least 1 Seriously Injured In Head-On Crash In East County

At least one person suffered serious injuries Thursday in a head-on crash in a hilly neighborhood east of El Cajon, authorities said.

Man Sentenced For South Bay Crime Spree Involving Shooting

A man who went on a crime spree that included shooting at a moving vehicle and ramming an occupied police car was sentenced to prison.

Escondido Man Accused Of Killing Palm Desert Girlfriend: Update

Richard Colin Holbrook is charged with first-degree murder in the Oct. 27 death of 33-year-old Nicole Henderson.

Barrios Makes Dubious Claims On Investigations Into His Spending

City Council candidate Kelvin Barrios made four distinct claims about how he had been vindicated over allegations of embezzlement.

Confirmed Nursing Home Complaints Plummet During Pandemic

Total complaints to CDPH have fallen during the pandemic, but the rate at which they’ve been substantiated has plummeted.

CA Fires 2020: 1.35M Acres Burn In 700 Fires In Less Than 2 Weeks

A look at the latest stats related to the major fires burning across California. Plus, see a map of the fire locations.

CA Patch Local Business Information Center: A Community Resource

Patch has partnered with scores of local businesses to keep you informed about their services during the pandemic and beyond.

California Lawmakers Propose Last-Minute Bill Providing Funds For Fighting Wildfires

A fee added to utility bills — less than $1 per month — would be extended until 2045.

Doctors On The Front Lines Are Testing New Therapies To Treat Coronavirus

Researchers are racing to figure out which treatments might work

Wildfires Set School Plans Ablaze For More Than 70,000 Students

Schools in rural areas like Bonny Doon must now contend with wildfires and related problems like blackouts.

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