Zoo To Reopen; Needle Exchange; Rental Assistance: 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:

Calmer Conditions Expected Between Storms In San Diego County

Another significant storm is expected to move over the San Diego area Thursday night or Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

San Diego Zoo, Safari Park To Reopen Following Pandemic Closure

The parks will resume operations in stages and reopen with limited dining, shopping, shows and transportation.

County Supervisors Overturn Ban On Needle Exchange Program

In reversing the county's 23-year-old ban, the board directed the chief administrative officer to present a comprehensive plan.

$90K In Scholarships Available For San Diego, Riverside Students

The scholarships, which range from $2,000 to $2,500 each, are being offered by the Cal Coast Cares Foundation.

Crash Results In Car Fire, Closes Ramp In Mission Valley

A SigAlert was issued shutting down the westbound I-8 connector ramp to southbound SR-163 for at least 45 minutes.

San Diego County Supervisors OK More Rental Assistance

County supervisors Tuesday unanimously voted in favor making rental assistance more available for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Welk Resorts Enters Agreement For Sale To Marriott Vacations

Locally owned Welk Hospitality Group has entered into an agreement to sell its resorts, programs and contracts for about $430 million.

CA Vaccine: Priority Shifts To Age, Revamps Delivery System

Golden State officials yet again announced changes to its vaccine rollout, which will pivot to prioritize age and equity. What to know:

California Could Extend Its Eviction Moratorium Through June

The California Legislature will vote up against a critical deadline Thursday as Rental protections are set to expire in less than a week.

An Alternative To Newsom's Plan On Textbooks

COMMENTARY: Before California uses taxpayer funds to develop "free" online textbooks, lawmakers should consider another possibility.

'The Most Basic Form Of PPE': 1.6 Million Households Face Water Shutoffs

The first thing Deborah Bell-Holt does each morning is check whether water still flows from her bathroom faucet.

Beautiful Carlsbad Sunset: Photo Of The Day

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San Elijo Rain Clouds: Photo Of The Day

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Rainy Afternoon At Oceanside Harbor: Photo Of The Day

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Imperial Beach Pier: Photo Of The Day

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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Photo Of The Day

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