Border Wall Projects Canceled; Smuggling Run Foiled: Patch PM

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DoD Cancels Border Wall Contracts Using Military Funds

San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chair Nathan Fletcher applauded the Biden administration's move.

More COVID-19 Vaccines Coming To San Diego County Thanks To Rite Aid

Rite Aid announced Friday that all California locations will now offer COVID-19 vaccine doses.

Feds Foil Maritime Human-Smuggling Run Off Coast

So far this fiscal year, the Border Patrol has documented 157 maritime smuggling events in the San Diego area, according to CBP officials.

Body-Camera Footage Of Fatal Escondido Police Shooting Released

Patrolman Chad Moore opened fire on Steven John Olson, 59, in a strip mall near the intersection of Broadway and Second Avenue.

Juveniles Detained After Reports Of Attempted Carjacking

Several juveniles were detained and one was arrested following reports of an attempted carjacking in San Marcos.

San Diego Company To Pay $5.6M To Settle False Claims Act Allegations

The allegations were originally brought in a lawsuit filed by a former employee and Global Tungsten & Powders Corporation.

San Diego Humane Society Encourages Pet Owners To Microchip Pets

One in three pets will become lost at some point during their lives.

Hillside Flowers: Photo Of The Day

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured.

3 Cal State San Marcos Professors Earn National Grants

Three Cal State San Marcos professors received national grants for projects involving issues such as coastal water runoff.

Pfizer Acquires Biotech Company Developing Antifungal Treatment

San Diego-based biotech company Amplyx Pharmaceuticals has been developing a drug to treat invasive fungal infections.

SANDAG Granted More Than $12M To Complete Inland Rail Trail

SANDAG was awarded state grant funds for the completion of the seven-mile San Marcos to Vista segment of the Inland Rail Trail.

Chula Vista Foundation Awards Grants For COVID-19 Relief

The Chula Vista Community Foundation awarded $100,000 to four nonprofit programs that are supporting COVID-19 pandemic recovery and relief.

Average County Gas Price At Highest Amount Since October 2019

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County has risen 74 of the past 81 days.

Body Found; Teacher Arrested; Video Released: San Diego County Police Log

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

Garden Tour; Arts Fair; Estate Sale; Book Giveaway: SoCal Weekend

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

Disneyland Reopens On Monumental Day For City Of Anaheim

After 13 months of closure Disneyland Resort reopened the main gates for guests. "This begins our economic recovery," Mayor Hary Sidhu says.

Here Are Priorities To Reform The Brown Act For Government Transparency [OPINION]

The Legislature should prioritize core fixes to the Brown Act, avoid unintended consequences and create a path to meaningful reform.

Watch: What California Lost In The Census, Explained In 2 Minutes

Our birth rate is at a record low. Our death rate is inching up, not just because of COVID but because the state is getting older.

Movie Reviews: 'Without Remorse' And 'Percy Vs Goliath'

Michael B. Jordan plays a man seeking vengeance in "Without Remorse," while Christopher Walken plays a prairie farmer in "Percy Vs Goliath."