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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:

Coast Guard Suspends Search For Victims Of Deadly Boat Crash

Three people were killed and over two dozen others were hurt when a boat overturned in coastal waters near Point Loma over the weekend.

Tips Sought: Starved Puppy Abandoned In Crate In San Diego

A severely emaciated puppy was found dead in a locked crate on a sidewalk in San Diego's Encanto neighborhood.

Southern Fire Burns 5,184 Acres In Shelter Valley Area

Containment was reported at 25% Monday morning, the same figure as Sunday, Cal Fire Capt. Frank LoCoco said.

Authorities ID Man Killed In Fall From Border Wall Near Otay Mesa

Efren Medina Villegas fell from a section of the border wall roughly three miles east of the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, authorities said.

Man Sentenced To Prison For Sherman Heights Pedestrian Death

Christopher Nunez, 29, pleaded guilty to a vehicular manslaughter charge in connection with the 2020 hit-and-run death of Jason Gordon.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In Downtown San Diego

A man was killed when he was struck by a car on Harbor Drive in downtown San Diego, authorities said.

Man Wounded In Shooting At South Bay Convenience Store

John Oelke, 55, was shot during a late-night scuffle at a 7-Eleven in Chula Vista.

Carlsbad Teen Wins Golf's Corey Pavin Invitational

Kasper Verwers, 15, was even to take first place on the boy's side at the event held May 1-2 at Bear Creek Golf Club.

Grossmont Healthcare District Names New CEO

The district serves as landlord of Sharp Grossmont Hospital and owns the property and buildings on behalf of East County taxpayers.

The Flower Fields: Photos Of The Day

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Adorable Mallard Ducklings: Photos Of The Day

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Wildlife At Lindo Lake: Photos Of The Day

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CA Death Draws Attention To Police Putting Suspects Face Down

The method returned to the spotlight after CA police released footage of a man struggling while face down last week. He died two days later.

StubHub To Refund Canceled Events In CA After Pandemic Complaints

StubHub is offering some customers cash refunds for tickets to events that were canceled during the pandemic.

Approve Psychedelic Therapy To Help Prevent Veteran Suicides

Our goal is to end the veteran suicide epidemic by providing research and advocacy for veterans seeking psychedelic therapies.

As Vaccine Demand Slows, Political Differences Show In CA

Demand for covid vaccines is slowing across most of CA, but as traffic at vaccination sites eases, vaccination rates show wide disparities.

From the weekend:

3 Dead As Boat Overturns Off Point Loma In San Diego

Dozens of others have been hospitalized after rescuers rushed to the scene of the capsized vessel near the Cabrillo National Monument.

Brush Fire East Of Julian Burns 5,184 Acres, With 25% Containment

Firefighters were battling a brush fire Sunday in Shelter Valley that has consumed approximately 5,184 acres.

Ashli Babbitt's Family To Levy $10M Lawsuit Against U.S. Capitol

The officer who fatally shot a CA woman at the U.S. Capitol insurrection will not be charged, prompting her family to take legal action.

Man Suffers Non-Life Threatening Gunshot Wound Outside Bar In SD

A 30-year-old man suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the leg during a shooting outside a bar in the Birdland community of SD.

Man Shot While Driving Vehicle In SD's Southcrest Area

A 62-year-old man was shot multiple times Saturday and sustained life-threatening wounds as he was driving in San Diego.

Overturned Semi Truck Causes Traffic Delays On San Diego's SR-163

An accident prompted officials to close the Balboa Avenue on-ramps on northbound SR-163. Caltrans urged drivers to use an alternate route.

VW Driver Dies In In SD After Running Red Light In El Cajon

Police say a driver was killed after running a red light and was struck by another vehicle.

Kaiser Permanente To Eliminate 231 CA Jobs

In a recent email, union members were told that hundreds of workers would be laid off. Kaiser says its part of a "staffing reorganization."

Rattlesnake Season Is Here: What Californians Should Know

"Snake rattle and roll": Warm and dry weather usually draws CA's rattlesnakes out in the open this time of year. Here are some safety tips.

Vaccine Hesitancy In CA: Just 11% Estimated To Be Reluctant

A willingness among Californians to get inoculated may be charging the state's progress in reopening and mitigating spread.

3 Die After Boat Capsizes, CA Vaccine Hesitancy | SoCal In Brief

Took a break from the news this weekend? Not to worry, we've rounded up some of the stories you missed in SoCal on Saturday and Sunday.

Disneyland Reopens; Lost Seat; Recall Election: Top CA Stories

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