Vaccination Super Station; Valentine's Day Dining Deals: 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:

810 COVID-19 Cases, 51 Deaths Reported In San Diego County

The percentage of positive tests and hospitalizations continued to decline, good indicators the pandemic may finally be on the wane.

Del Mar Fairgrounds To Open COVID-19 Vaccine Site

Scripps Health, San Diego County and the Del Mar Fairgrounds are partnering to open a COVID-19 vaccination super station at the fairgrounds.

San Diego County Gets $52M In State Funds For Rental Assistance

The funds will be available to county residents outside the cities of San Diego and Chula Vista, which have separate funding assistance.

Supes Reject Proposal To Prioritize Law Enforcement For Vaccine

A divided Board of Supervisors rejected a proposal to immediately administer COVID-19 vaccinations to all law enforcement personnel.

Supervisors OK Land Purchase In Lakeside For Future Recreation

The parcel, owned by the Helix Water District, is in the El Monte Valley near Lake Jennings and a proposed sand mining project.

San Diego U.S. Attorney Steps Down Amid Biden Transition

Robert Brewer served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, which covers San Diego and Imperial counties.

Man Accused Of Killing San Diego Teacher Pleads Not Guilty

Jesse Milton Alvarez, 30, is accused in the Feb. 1 slaying of 37-year-old Mario Fierro, a beloved Cathedral Catholic High School teacher.

Woman Whose Body Was Found In Lake Murray ID'd

How and when the woman died remains under investigation, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.

Supervisors Declare Public Health Crisis In Tijuana River Valley

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to declare pollution at the Tijuana River Valley a public health crisis.

Valentine's Day Dining Deals 2021: San Diego Restaurant Specials

Find such fun & fancy, Cupid-inspired deals as heart-shaped lasagna, doughnuts and pizza, plus to-go and prix-fixe menus in San Diego area.

Beautiful Day In Carlsbad: Photo Of The Day

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Love In Oceanside: Photo Of The Day

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Embarcadero Sunset: Photo Of The Day

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CA Detects First Cases Of South African Coronavirus Variant

Two cases of the South African variant of coronavirus have been reported in the Bay Area as overall cases continue to decline statewide.

CA Labor Head, Julie Su, Chosen For Federal Seat Amid EDD Issues

President Joe Biden nominated CA's labor secretary as she faces criticism over the state's handling of jobless benefits during the pandemic.

Low Kindergarten Attendance Creates First Grade Problem

Missing kindergarten has always led to learning gaps. The pandemic has exacerbated that problem.

Teacher Vaccines In California Determined By Location, Luck

Vaccinating teachers has become a central sticking point in talks between districts and unions for returning students in person.

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Carlsbad Cul-De-Sac Home With Great Floor Plan: $1.17M

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Cardiff Home Includes Detached Studio With Carport: $2.099M

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Newly Listed Santee Home Has Spacious Balcony, Mountain Views

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Newly Listed La Mesa Home With Panoramic Views: $1.37M

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Updated Oceanside Home With Swimming Pool: $799,500

This home features a new kitchen, bathrooms, appliances and flooring.