Newsom Visits San Diego; Vaccine Super Site Opens: 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:

County Property Tax Auction Opens For Bidder Registration

A total of 695 properties will be up for sale when the auction opens, March 12-17.

698 COVID-19 Cases — Fewest Since Nov. 13 — In San Diego County

The new infections are the fewest reported in a single day since Nov. 13, when 611 were reported.

Newsom Visits San Diego's Vaccination Super Station At Petco Park

Gov. Gavin Newsom congratulated San Diego on its work administering doses at the state's first-of-its-kind mass vaccination site.

UC San Diego Health Opens Vaccine Super Site On Campus

The vaccination site is the fifth such Vaccination Super Station in San Diego County.

Body Recovered From Lake Murray

San Diego lifeguards pulled a body from Lake Murray Sunday.

Suspicious Fires Spark At Chollas View-Area Cemetery

A pair of suspicious predawn fires Monday at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery prompted an arson investigation.

1 Injured In Fire At North Park Apartment

A resident suffered serious injuries Monday morning when an apartment caught fire in North Park, authorities said.

Man Arrested In Scissor Attack At Hillcrest Bus Stop

Michael Brian Bell was booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of attempted murder, according to jail records.

Man Arrested After Ramming San Diego Police Patrol Car

The suspect was taken to a hospital for evaluation and was expected to be booked into jail once medically cleared, police said.

Ticket Sales Delayed For Breeders' Cup Planned For Del Mar

Organizers of the Breeders' Cup World Championships are delaying ticket sales for the November horse racing event due to the pandemic.

Call For Kindness: Teens In San Diego Sought To Inspire

Kids in San Diego have a chance at a $3,000 grant to jump-start their kindness projects.

How To Find Girl Scout Cookies In San Diego

Cookie season for Girl Scouts San Diego is currently underway.

John Cox Enters CA Governor's Race With Ad That Slams Rivals

The California businessman is the second Republican to enter the race against Gov. Gavin Newsom, who faces a burgeoning recall effort.

CA Vaccine Rollout: Cannabis Workers Now Eligible For Shots

CA has restructured its vaccine rollout to include cannabis workers in some of the prioritization highest tiers.

As State Attorney General Job Morphs Post-Trump, Who Will Be Newsom's Pick?

Here's a look at top contenders to be Newsom's state attorney general choice:

Newsom Loses Biggest Court Battle Yet

The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a major blow to Gov. Newsom's executive authority when it knocked down California's ban on indoor worship.

Addressing COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Black Americans

Communities are taking steps to remove obstacles, including distrust of the medical system and unequal access to health care.

From the weekend:

Former SDSU Basketball Player Is Honorary Captain For Super Bowl

Trimaine Davis, a former San Diego State basketball player, participated in Super Bowl LV's coin toss Sunday.

Oceanside Lifeguards Spot 9-Foot Shark 300 Yards Off Pier

While sharks typically pass through coastal waters without harming beachgoers, officials warned the public of the rare sighting.

Chula Vista Church To Resume Indoor Worship Amid Pandemic

A Chula Vista church announced plans to resume indoor worship Sunday after winning a legal victory from the U.S. Supreme Court.

Skateboarder Fatally Struck By Vehicle Near UC San Diego

Police said a man fell in the roadway before he was struck and killed by a driver in La Jolla.

SD County Reports 1,230 New COVID-19 Cases, 9 Deaths

Sunday's' report pushed the aggregate coronavirus numbers in the county to 246,564 cases and 2,821 deaths.

Minimum Wage Battles; Vaccine Use; Film Set Explosion: CA Stories

Take a look at some of the top news stories over the past week from across California.

CA Can't Ban Indoor Church Service, Supreme Court Says

California can't bar indoor church services amid the coronavirus pandemic, justices said, but it can ban singing and chanting.

CA Flu Report: Coronavirus Precautions Linked To Low Flu Cases

One person died of the flu in CA last week. During the same week in 2020, 55 died of influenza as 6 cases of COVID were reported.