COVID-19 Testing Program; New Nonstop Routes: 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:

1,113 COVID-19 Cases, 51 Deaths Reported In San Diego County

The latest numbers bring the number of cases since the start of the pandemic to just shy of 250,000 and the death toll to 2,955.

Random Acts Of Kindness Day: Help Feed Others In San Diego County

Volunteering and supporting food banks in San Diego County are among the ways to show kindness on Feb. 17.

La Mesa Bicyclist Fatally Struck By SUV East Of El Cajon

A bicyclist was fatally struck by an SUV while riding on a rural road east of El Cajon, authorities said.

Man Fatally Shot In Hotel Room At Singing Hills Golf Resort

A man was fatally shot inside a hotel room at the Singing Hills Golf Resort near Sycuan Casino east of El Cajon, authorities said.

Body Recovered By Dive Team In San Diego Bay

The body of a man was found floating in the San Diego Bay.

Allegiant Announces New Routes From SD International Airport

Allegiant Air will add seasonal nonstop service from five U.S. cities to San Diego International Airport this spring and summer.

COVID-19 Testing Program Launches For Schools, Childcare Centers

UC San Diego and San Diego County are testing a program to detect the virus which causes COVID-19 at schools and child care centers.

County Fire Employees Are Taking COVID-19 Vaccines To Rural Areas

"These vaccines save lives and are the quickest way to get our communities back to some sense of normalcy."

Late Goal Gives Gulls Third Consecutive Victory To Open Season

The Gulls are playing their home games at the FivePoint Arena at Great Park Ice in Irvine amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Supervisors Approve Plan To Streamline Renewable Energy Process

The Board of Supervisors approved a plan to streamline the environmental review process for energy projects in unincorporated areas.

COVID-19 Funeral Expenses Reimbursement Fund

Have you lost a loved one to coronavirus? The federal government will reimburse up to $7,000 in funeral expenses.