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SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – Missed today's headlines? Here are the Patch stories from San Diego County that people are talking about today:

SD County Residents 50 And Older Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccination

COVID-19 vaccines will be made available to everyone in California age 50 and older Thursday, then everyone age 16 and up on April 15.

3 Killed In House Fire In San Diego's Mountain View Neighborhood

Authorities suspect that the deadly blaze may have resulted from an act of arson, San Diego police Lt. Matt Dobbs said.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In Imperial Beach

The man was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.

COVID-19 Vaccination Push Underway In Barrio Logan

The San Diego neighborhood has the county's second-highest rate of confirmed coronavirus cases.

Climate Change Rally Set For Saturday In Mission Beach

Climate activists will host a COVID-safe beach cleanup and an "oil spill" art installation at Mission Beach, followed by a virtual rally.

Recent Rains Send Contaminated Tijuana River Water Farther North

The beach closure in southern San Diego County now reaches the northern end of Imperial Beach, north of Carnation Avenue.

Paradise Hills House Fire Displaces 6 Residents

A garage fire in a Paradise Hills-area residential neighborhood displaced a half-dozen people Thursday.

Third Suspect Pleads Not Guilty In Rancho Bernardo Teen's Death

Homer Earl Gibbs, 21, was taken into custody last month in connection with the March 7, 2019, death of a 16-year-old boy.

San Diego Padres Begin 2021 Season With Fans Back At Petco Park

"It will be 553 days since we've last had a Padres fan here for a game," Padres CEO Erik Greupner said.

Small Local Restaurants To Get Boost From Utility Company Grants

Restaurants with 50 or fewer employees and just one location can apply for grants.

Average San Diego County Gas Price Rises For 50th Time In 52 Days

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose Thursday to its highest amount since Nov. 18, 2019.

12 Days Left To Pay Property Taxes In San Diego County

So far, 37% of people have paid $1.3 billion in second installments, but $2.3 billion still needs to be collected.

Montgomery-Gibbs Airport Receives $270,000 From FAA For Equipment

San Diego's Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport received a $270,000 federal grant to purchase equipment.

Newsom Gets One-Shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

The one-shot vaccine dose is expected to be a game-changer in California, but a giant manufacturing error could cause delays later in April.

What's New On Netflix: April 2021

Idris Elba and Caleb McLaughlin star in "Concrete Cowboy," while Anna Kendrick, Toni Collette and Daniel Dae Kim star in "Stowaway."

Finally Some Good News For California Nursing Home Residents

More than 9,000 people have died of COVID-19 in California nursing homes, and many others have suffered from isolation.

J&J Vaccine May Be On Hold As California Expands Eligibility

Word of the company's manufacturing glitch comes just as California expands vaccinations to people 50 and older.