Bluff Repairs; UFO Spotted; Pursuit; Mask Restrictions: 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:

Housing Prices Surge Across San Diego County

The median price of an existing, single-family detached home in San Diego County rose to $825,120 in April.

San Diego County To Wait Until June 15 To Ditch Mask Requirement

June 15 is when state officials are expected to lift most COVID-19-related restrictions if current positive trends continue.

UFO Spotted Off CA Coast In Newly Leaked Navy Video

Footage captured by a Navy aircraft in 2019 shows a mysterious flying object disappearing into the ocean off of the San Diego coast.

SANDAG Begins Next Phase Of Del Mar Bluff Emergency Repairs

Crews will clear vegetation, remove debris, grade sections of the bluffs and build a support berm to further stabilize the bluffs.

Ex-CEO Sentenced For Stealing Over $1.5M From San Diego Startup

The founder and former CEO of a San Diego startup was sentenced to more than four years in custody.

Center For Biological Diversity Threatens Suit Over Whale Deaths

Two fin whales were dislodged from the hull of an Australian naval vessel during a training exercise at Naval Base San Diego.

Man Gets 1 Year In Custody For Stabbing San Diego Police Dog

Dedrick Daknell Jones pleaded guilty last month to felony charges of animal cruelty and resisting arrest for stabbing K-9 Titan on Jan. 25.

Suspect Hits Patrol Vehicle During Point Loma Chase

A suspect was arrested after ramming a patrol vehicle and hitting at least two other cars during a short pursuit, police said.

Man Killed In Balboa Avenue Crash

A man in his 20s was killed when his car was struck broadside by another car in the Clairemont Mesa West area of San Diego, police said.

Panga Boat With 23 People Discovered Off Coast Of Point Loma

Authorities discovered a panga boat carrying nearly two dozen people in waters off the coast of Point Loma, authorities said.

Housing Prices Surge In The Golden State: Here's Why

The state's median home price rose above the $800,000 benchmark for the first time in state history, according to a report.

CA Mask Mandate Officially Ending June 15

Golden State officials announced plans on Monday to unmask CA this summer, but that mandate will stay in place for the next several weeks.

California Leads Our National Recovery, Despite Perpetual Naysayers

California continues to be the most vibrant and exciting place in the world to do business; here are a few indicators.

It's Mid-May: Welcome To Wildfire Season

It's only May, and I'm already having to write about wildfires forcing Californians to evacuate their homes.

From the weekend:

Detectives Recover Stolen Artifacts In Escondido, Arrest Two Men

Sheriff's detectives arrested two men after recovering six Native American artifacts stolen from Harrah's Resort Southern California.

Driver Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI At Oceanside Checkpoint

Of the 1,361 vehicles that passed through the checkpoint, 23 were cited for driving on a suspended license or driving without a license.

Man Shot to Death At San Diego Mission Bay Resort

A 20-year-old man was shot to death Sunday in a hotel room at the San Diego Mission Bay Resort, police said.

CA Border Patrol Fatally Shoots Man After Vehicle Chase

U.S. Border agents fatally shot a man Friday night. It's the second time the agency has shot and killed someone in SD County this year.

Newsom's Relief Package Could Pay Rent, Parking Tickets For Some

Gov. Newsom announced plans to shower Californians with relief money as he battles an intensifying recall election. What to know.

Vaccinating Kids Against Coronavirus: Patch Readers Weigh In

Children ages 12 to 15 are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine in CA, but not every parent is racing to get their child inoculated.

Palisades Fire Swells, March For Palestine | SoCal In Brief

Took a break from the news this weekend? Not to worry, we've rounded up some of the stories you missed in SoCal on Saturday and Sunday.