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Tamandua Pup; Accidental Overdose; HPV Shots; Events: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across San Diego County.

The tamandua pup, with her mother, at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
The tamandua pup, with her mother, at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. (Tammy Spratt / San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance )

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Tamandua Pup Born At San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Southern tamanduas are a type of anteater that are native to Central and South America.

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SD County Deputy Overdoses After Accidental Fentanyl Contact

"It's an invisible killer. He would have died in that parking lot if he was alone."

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Health Officials Urge Parents To Get Kids HPV Shots

The human papillomavirus or HPV is responsible for 36,000 new cervical cancer diagnoses each year.

County Records 1,159 New COVID-19 Infections As Surge Continues

The data reported Thursday increased the county's cumulative tallies to 302,220 cases and 3,806 deaths.

Report Of Domestic Threats Prompts San Diego SWAT Standoff

A man reportedly threatened members of his family with a machete Friday morning at his Chollas View-area home.

Suspect Accused In Gaslamp Shooting Death Pleads Not Guilty

A man accused of gunning down another man in the Gaslamp Quarter last month pleaded not guilty Friday to a murder charge.

Man Sentenced In Midway Store Stabbing Murder

Shaun Douglas Ward, 42, pleaded guilty last month to murder in connection with the 2018 death of El Cajon resident Diane Spagnuolo.

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In North County Crash

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision in Vista early Friday morning, police said.

Motorcyclist Injured In Kearny Mesa Collision

A motorcyclist suffered a compound leg fracture in a Kearny Mesa collision, police said Friday.

San Diego Cyclist To Race For Final Time At Tokyo Olympics

San Diego cyclist Jennifer Valente will race for the third and final time in the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday night.

Card Skimming Scheme; SWAT Standoff: San Diego County Police Log

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Barbie Malibu Tour; Grungefest; Dog Days Of Summer: SoCal Weekend

Looking for things to do in person and virtually this weekend in Southern California? Patch has you covered.

Thieves Are Stealing California's Water — Watch How It Happens

California's vast desert has recently become a hotbed for thieves stealing California's water.

Olive Oil Gets Spotlight In Truth-In-Labeling Legislation

AB 535 seeks to regulate the use of the word "California" on olive oil labels, similar to existing regulations for California wines.

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