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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:
Newsom: San Diego 'Very Likely' Off Monitoring List By Tuesday
Of the 58 counties in California, 42 remain on the state's monitoring list.
6 Officers Attacked At Donovan State Prison In San Diego
Six correctional officers were injured in an attack at Donovan state prison in the Otay Mesa area, authorities said.
Rolling Blackouts Ordered Monday In San Diego County: SDG&E
San Diego Gas & Electric was ordered to initiate rolling blackouts Monday amid the scorching heat wave.
Earthquakes In Baja California Felt In San Diego County
The series of quakes were reported Monday morning. Did you feel them?
Picture-Perfect Sunset In San Diego County: Photo Of The Day
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Heat Wave To Continue Through Thursday In San Diego County
An excessive heat warning was extended for parts of San Diego County as a heat wave is expected to last through most of the workweek.
Amid Heat Wave, Gov. Calls Blackouts 'Unacceptable,' Takes Action
As California experienced historic temperatures and rolling power outages, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an order to reduce service disruptions.
CA Announces 6.5% Positivity Rate, Adds 5 Counties To Watch List
After crunching a backlog of cases, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a 6.5% COVID-19 positivity rate and an average of 132 deaths a day.
CA Fires: 80,000 Acres Burn As Multiple Blazes Break Out
Here's the latest information on the fires burning in California as of Monday, Aug. 17.
California Coronavirus: What To Know Monday, August 17
Here's a roundup of all the coronavirus developments in California as of August 17.
From the weekend:
Flex Alert: Rolling Blackouts Possible Through Wednesday
California residents are being asked to conserve energy as a record-setting heatwave threatens to overwhelm the energy grid.
Rolling Blackouts Lifted: SDG&E
The order to conduct rolling blackouts was lifted hours earlier than expected because of an increase in wind energy.
Police Investigate Carjacking From Private Seller
The teen selling his Honda attempted to stop the heist by standing in front of his vehicle.
SD Utility Officials Say No Plans Yet for 'Flex Alert'
Despite excessive heat warnings and high energy usage, San Diego utility officials maintained that there was no alert for conservation.
San Diego Sees Decline In Positive COVID-19 Tests
The county reported fewer than 100 positive coronavirus tests per 100,000 people for four days in a row.
San Diego County Edges Closer To Leaving Coronavirus Watch List
San Diego County reported its fourth straight day of fewer than 100 positive COVID-19 cases on Saturday.
Cooling Centers Open In San Diego County Amid Heat Wave
County officials Saturday announced the location of several "Cool Zones," mostly in the hottest areas, where seniors and others can gather.
California Heat Wave Threatens Power Grid In San Diego
Managers of California's power grid were anticipating another day of high electricity demand Saturday amid a statewide heat wave.
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SDPD Says It Will Stop Enforcing Seditious Language Law
The police chief has instructed officers to stop ticketing citizens for "seditious language."
In recent days, we're filed four Public Records Act lawsuits against public entities that continue to withhold records.
This article originally appeared on the San Diego Patch
