Mask Study; Emergency Brake; Competition Sidelined: 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:

833 New Coronavirus Cases Reported In San Diego County

The 833 cases reported Monday are the second most the county has announced in a single day during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Masks Unlikely To Impair Lung Function: UCSD-Led Research Team

A study found that wearing a mask is unlikely to cause any issues with shortness of breath or otherwise diminish lung function.

Woman Shot By Relative In Spring Valley

A 61-year-old man shot a female relative in the leg during an argument Sunday afternoon in Spring Valley, authorities said.

Pickup Driver Killed In Carlsbad Crash

A 55-year-old Oceanside man died in a solo-vehicle collision at Palomar Airport Road.

Gift Of $1M To Expand 3D Printing At Rady Children's Hospital

The gift will create a research and development fund intended to expand those 3D printing capabilities.

San Diego Postdoctoral Researcher Named Grant Recipient

A researcher at the Salk Institute of Biological Studies in San Diego is a recipient of L'Oreal USA's 2020 For Women in Science Fellowship.

Record 1,087 New Coronavirus Cases Reported In San Diego County

Sunday was the fifth-consecutive day that more than 600 new COVID-19 cases were reported by the county.

Ocean Beach At Sunset: San Diego County Photo Of The Day

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Meth Deaths Increase To Record Number In San Diego County

The highly addictive drug was tied to the deaths of 546 people in San Diego County last year, according to the county.

Warm Weather Remains In County, But Cooler Conditions On The Way

The warm weather, combined with winds and humidity, will raise the risk of wildfires throughout the region Monday, forecasters said.

Leonid Meteor Shower: When To See Peak In San Diego

Heads up, San Diego: The Leonid meteor shower, which has produced some of most intense meteor storms in history, is nearing its peak.

Earthquake Strikes Southern California Near Loma Linda

The magnitude 3.5 temblor struck less than 2 miles east of Loma Linda.

Skiers, Snowboarders: Southern California Mountain Resorts Open

Southern California slopes began to open Sunday for the winter season, with more openings scheduled this week.

Return To Competition Sidelined Amid California Coronavirus Spike

Though professional athletes take to the turf, California's student-athletes are benched from competitive play as COVID19 numbers skyrocket.

CA Pulls 'Emergency Brake,' Considers Curfew In Coronavirus Surge

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that 41 counties were now in the most restrictive tier as CA doubled COVID-19 cases in 10 days.

After California's 'Blue Wave' To Congress In 2018? A GOP Red Riptide In 2020

Two years ago, Democratic newcomers across the state were swept into Congress atop a frothing "blue wave" of anti-Trump fervor.

From the weekend:

Pedestrian Crossing SR-76 Is Struck, Killed By Vehicle

The collision happened at 12:48 a.m. when a 2005 Lexus sedan was traveling westbound on State Route 76 just east of Old Grove.

Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt In Crash Vs. SUV In San Diego

A motorcyclist suffered severe injuries Saturday when an SUV turned in front of him on a street in the Encanto area of San Diego.

Trump Rally In Poway Set To Support Claims of Election Fraud

The second of two San Diego area "Stop the Steal" rallies will be held Sunday in Poway from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to support Trump.

San Diego County Temperatures Warm Up

Offshore flow across San Diego County will lead to warmer weather Sunday and into Monday.

Trump Rally Planned For Waterfront Park Saturday

A flier for a planned "Stop the Steal" rally at Waterfront Park asked "San Diego Patriots" to "rise up in defense of our Republic."

Weak Santa Ana Winds To Bring Warmer, Drier Conditions

A mild Santa Ana wind pattern will bring warm weather and low humidity to San Diego County this weekend.

CA Hits 1M COVID-19 Cases; Records Steepest Surge Since Summer

The Golden State's health secretary said he was "worried" as California became the second U.S. state to surpass 1 million coronavirus cases.

Local CA Lawmakers Being Considered For Harris's Senate Seat

CA Sen. Kamala Harris will soon be sworn in as vice president, and a handful of local legislators could be tapped to fill her senate seat.

Trump Breaks CA Election Records For Most Republican Votes

Supporters of the outgoing president amassed at the CA Capitol Saturday to rally for Trump, who received more than 5.7 million votes.

This article originally appeared on the San Diego Patch