Fatal House Fire; County Budget; Illegal Pot Operation: 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:

San Diego County Likely To Stay In Orange Tier Until June 15

County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher is "not optimistic" the county will graduate into the least-restrictive tier before June 15.

County Chief Administrative Officer Recommends $7B Budget

San Diego County's Chief Administrative Officer Helen Robbins-Meyer recommended spending $7.03 billion in fiscal year 2021-22.

San Diego Asian Moms FB Group Is A Safe Space Amid Hate Crimes

The Facebook group has increased its membership as hate crimes escalate against American Asian and Pacific Islander communities.

2 Children Killed, Father Badly Burned In Fire At South Bay Home

The cause of the fire was under investigation.

Man Stabbed While Sleeping On Street In Lincoln Park Area

The 43-year-old homeless man was stabbed four times, police said.

$7M Worth Of Marijuana Seized At Illegal Operation Near Fallbrook

Seven people were detained and an estimated $7 million worth of pot was seized at an illegal growing operation, authorities said.

Man Stabbed In San Diego's Barrio Logan Neighborhood

The man was stabbed in a possible gang-related attack.

Man Shot In Arm While Driving In Oak Park Neighborhood

Gang detectives are investigating the shooting.

Feds Seek Victims Of Teacher Convicted Of Child Sex Exploitation

Paul Torres Jimenez De La Cuesta, 29, pleaded guilty April 5 to distribution of images of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

Man Accused Of Piloting Boat In Fatal Crash Appears In Court

The crash in coastal waters near Point Loma killed three people and injured more than two dozen others.

Supervisors Approve Better Public Notification On Sex Offenders

The board approved methods intended to increase public notification about registered sex offenders and placement of violent predators.

County Supervisors OK Sustainability, Native Plant Policies

"Sustainability is not just something we need in our communities, but also in how local government works."

San Diego County Supervisors Repeal Tribal Policies

The board voted to repeal policies that basically stopped any expansion by Native American tribal governments.

Scripps Health Says Malware At Heart Of Weekend Cyberattack

San Diego-based Scripps Health said the cyberattack that took down many of its systems stemmed from malware on its computer networks.

26 CA Homes With Awe-Inspiring Curb Appeal

Whether your beloved abode is a mansion or a tract home; a cabin, cottage or Mediterranean-style...draw inspiration from these homes.

California is tardy with fiscal year 2020 financial report

California among six states that have not released 2020 reports

McDonald's Stores Collect COVID Relief Funds — And Employee Safety Complaints

California workers say McDonald's and other fast food chains repeatedly disregarded pandemic safety precautions.