Power Shutoff Survey; New CEO; Surge Of Violent Crime: 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 Asks Residents To Take Public Safety Power Shutoff Survey

PSPS is a prevention program sponsored by San Diego Gas & Electric to reduce the potential for utility-related wildfires.

San Diego County Supervisors To Weigh Proposed Land Purchases

The board voted to set public hearings for more open space in the communities of Hidden Meadows and Valley Center.

4th Of July Travel: Best Time To Get Out Of San Diego

Independence Day travel is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels as more than 47 million people take to U.S. roads and skies this year.

San Diego Police Grapple With 6-Month Surge Of Violent Crime

Overall, the city has seen a 129% increase in gang-related shootings since Jan. 1, according to the San Diego Police Department.

Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murder Charges In Gang Slayings

A suspected gang member accused in a pair of fatal shootings that occurred more than four years apart in Emerald Hills pleaded not guilty.

UCSD Health Offers Digital COVID Vaccine Card For Patients

The secure online record, otherwise known as a SMART health card, can be accessed directly from the MyUCSDChart patient portal.

San Diego-Based Qualcomm Names Cristiano Amon As CEO

Cristiano Amon has been appointed the CEO of Qualcomm.

Man Fatally Shot At Linda Vista Apartment Complex

A 25-year-old man was shot and killed at a Linda Vista apartment complex, police said.

Man Seriously Hurt When Scooter Crashes Into SUV In North Park

A 20-year-old man suffered serious injuries when the scooter he was riding collided with an SUV in the North Park area, police said.

San Diego Father Charged With Murder In Death Of Infant Daughter

William Dudgeon was arrested after emergency crews found his 5-week-old daughter suffering from effects of suspected abuse, police said.

CA Lawmakers Approve More Stimulus Checks: Will You Get one?

Another round of checks will be sent out to a group of Californians who did not qualify for the first round. What to know.

Public Utilities Commission Is Working Against California's Climate Goals

The state's utility commission vote against rooftop solar favors utilities over consumers and derails efforts to meet the state's goals.

Will Tax Return Rule Scare Off Newsom Recall Candidates?

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats pushed a rule requiring recall candidates to disclose five years of tax returns. What will candidates do?