13 Tons Of Illicit Drugs; Price Gouging Alert: 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:
Over 2,000 Rape Kits From County Agencies Sent To Lab For Testing
The DA's Office said the 2,030 kits represent all the previously untested kits from 12 agencies dating back to 1990.
Over 70% Of San Diegans Have Struggled With Basic Needs: Study
Survey respondents in the county reported experiencing issues with food, housing, utilities or employment at some point during the pandemic.
Coast Guard Offloads 13 Tons Of Illicit Drugs Seized At Sea
U.S. Coast Guard personnel in San Diego unloaded more than 26,000 pounds of cocaine and marijuana seized from seafaring drug smugglers.
Valley Fire: 17,665 Acres Burned, 32% Contained In East County
The fire has blackened thousands of acres and destroyed several dozen homes and outbuildings in rural eastern San Diego County.
Brush Fire Prompts Evacuations, Road Closure In Santee
Ground and airborne crews worked to extinguish the flames in the riverbed in Santee.
Consumer Price Gouging Alert Issued Amid Valley Fire
California's price gouging law holds that it is unlawful to raise the price of items over 10% after a state of emergency has been declared.
'Operation Crystal Shield' Cracks Down On 'Ruthless' Meth Cartels
Personnel with the local DEA unit conducted 29 investigations, captured 81 suspects, and impounded 4,462 pounds of methamphetamine.
Number Of Suicides In San Diego County Decreased In 2019
San Diego County reported Thursday that the number of people who died from suicide in the region decreased last year.
284 New Coronavirus Cases, 4 More Deaths Reported In County
Officials reported 284 new COVID-19 infections and four deaths from the illness, raising the county's total to 41,608 cases and 725 deaths.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Big Rig On I-5 In Oceanside
A 32-year-old man was fatally struck by a big rig and sedan early Thursday morning on Interstate 5 in Oceanside.
Marine Corps Lieutenant Found Guilty Of Murdering Murrieta Man
A jury found Curtis Lee Krueger guilty of first-degree murder in the death of a Murrieta man who was sleeping with his girlfriend.
'Ocean On Fire': San Diego County Photo Of The Day
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Streaming Services More Likely To Have Female Protagonists: Study
Over the last 23 years, the SDSU study has monitored more than 47,000 characters and more than 59,000 behind-the-scenes credits.
The Sky's The Limit: Mana De San Diego Empowers Latinas To Lead
For every dollar earned by a white male, a Latina makes 53 cents.
Those Ticketed For Seditious Language Say Their Only Crime Was Talking Back
Some people who received tickets for seditious language said officers used physical force in the course of ticketing them.
12 Dead; 3.1M Acres Burned; 3,900 Structures Lost: CA Fires Map
Plus, the August fire is now considered the largest in California history in this "record-breaking" year.
College Coronavirus Testing Varies By System, Campus
Colleges and universities have made different decisions about how much coronavirus testing should be done, and when. Resources are a factor.
Legislature Fails On Police Reform Promises
Many high-profile bills died on the last day of the California Legislature's 2020 session, including major police reform measures.
CA Patch Local Business Information Center: A Community Resource
Patch has partnered with scores of local businesses to keep you informed about their services during the pandemic and beyond.
This article originally appeared on the San Diego Patch
