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Unemployment Rate Down To 6.9% In San Diego County

The unemployment rate in San Diego County decreased to 6.9% in March, down from a revised 7.2% in February but well above the year-ago rate.

Del Mar Bluff Repairs Cause Another Full Weekend Rail Closure

All rail services from Solana Beach to San Diego will shut down just after midnight through early Tuesday morning.

Balboa Park's Museum Of Photographic Arts To Reopen Friday

The museum will reopen to the public Friday with two new exhibits following a lengthy closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Man Fatally Shot In La Presa Area Of Spring Valley

Homicide detectives Friday were investigating a shooting that left a man dead in the La Presa area of Spring Valley.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Train In Old Town

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, a deputy said.

Tips Sought: Hit-And-Run Driver Who Hurt Woman In Mission Valley

A hit-and-run motorist left a pedestrian seriously injured near a Mission Valley shopping center.

Tips Sought On Gas Station Burglary Series In San Diego County

Authorities are seeking the public's help identifying a pair of thieves suspected of carrying out a series of gas station burglaries.

Man Stabbed During Argument Inside Downtown San Diego Apartment

A was stabbed in the chest and right arm during an argument with a woman early Thursday morning inside an apartment, police said.

Scholarship Recipients To Throw First Pitch At Padres Game

The three recipients of the Johnny Ritchey Breaking Barriers Scholarship will throw the ceremonial first pitch Friday evening.

Did COVID Wreck Your Wedding? How To Win SoCal Resort 'Mini-Moon'

The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa is hosting a sweepstakes for a four-night, perk-filled, honeymoon-ish getaway to one lucky couple.

Acorn Woodpecker In North County: Photo Of The Day

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Black-Headed Grosbeak: Photo Of The Day

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Spring Has Sprung: Photo Of The Day

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Festival Of Books; Flower Fields; Sawdust Fest: SoCal Weekend

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

Movie Reviews: 'Jakob's Wife' And 'Monday'

Barbara Crampton stars as a pastor's dutiful wife in "Jakob's Wife," while Sebastian Stan and Denise Gough play love birds in "Monday."