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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:

Delta Aquariids, Perseid Meteors In San Diego County: Peak Dates

Plan your summer nights in San Diego around two meteor showers: the long-running Delta Aquariids and the fireball-producing Perseids.

4 San Diego Students Awarded National Merit Scholarships

The final group of 2021 National Merit Scholarships were announced Monday, with renewable awards from colleges and universities.

Adoption Fees Reduced For Small Animals At San Diego Humane Society

More than 200 guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters and rats are available to adopt at the San Diego Humane Society.

Brush Fire Destroys Outbuilding And RV In Valley Center

The blaze, called the Gabriel Fire, sparked near San Gabriel Way, east of Couser Canyon Road, according to Cal Fire San Diego.

SD Food System Alliance Sets Goals To Improve Local Food Systems

"The past year has proven we have a food system that fails to provide for the vast majority of our communities."

Referees Sought For San Diego County Fall Youth Football Season

Referees are needed to help officiate all levels of youth football in San Diego County.

1 Killed, 1 Injured In Shooting Near Otay Mesa Border Crossing

A woman was killed and a man was wounded in a shooting near the Otay Mesa border crossing, police said.

Man Fatally Shot In La Presa Area Of East County

A man was killed in a shooting near an intersection in the La Presa area of Spring Valley, authorities said.

Grab Cowboy Hat & Boots For Black Angus Freebie: San Diego County

Wear your Western garb & score gift card during the steakhouse's "Western Wednesdays" summer special.

Small Fire Extinguished Near Barona Casino In East County

A small brush fire charred about five to eight acres roughly two miles north of Barona Casino, Cal Fire San Diego said.

298 Weapons Exchanged For Gift Cards, Skateboards In North County

The weapons will be checked to see if they were involved in a crime. If any are found to be stolen, the original owners will be contacted.

LGBTQ Community Marches From Balboa Park To Hillcrest

After over two years without a typical Pride Parade and Festival, San Diego's LGBTQ community marched Sunday from Balboa Park to Hillcrest.

Extreme Heat To Continue In San Diego County Mountains, Deserts

Sweltering heat will linger in the San Diego County mountains and deserts Monday — accompanied by a statewide Flex Alert.

Stagecoach Music Festival Lineup Announced, Coachella Pending

The Stagecoach lineup was announced Monday; Coachella fans are still awaiting word on performers for that event.

CA Issues Another Flex Alert Amid Extreme Heat, Wildfires

The state asked residents to save energy once again as a wildfire burning in Oregon threatened transmission lines used to power California.

Low-Wage Workers In California Can't Afford To Take Family Leave. This Bill Seeks To Change That.

California was the first state to offer paid leave to parents and caregivers. But many lower-paid workers can't take advantage.

Will Your Family Get $300 Monthly Child Tax Payments? What You Need To Know

Monthly $300 payments are in the works for California families struggling to make ends meet.

From the weekend:

Father Joe Carroll Dies, 80; Legendary Priest Helped SD Homeless

Joe Carroll, called a "champion for the people," died Saturday morning at a hospice care home in the East Village.

Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Injury Of Motorcycle Officer

A man was booked into the Central Jail Saturday on suspicion of attempted murder of a police officer, who was injured during a traffic stop.

Woman Arrested After Collision With CHP Vehicle On SR-56

A woman driving a Tesla crashed into an unoccupied CHP vehicle Saturday and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Knott's Berry Gunfire; Heat Strains Power Grid | SoCal In Brief

Took a break from the news this weekend? Not to worry, we've rounded up some of the stories you missed in SoCal on Saturday and Sunday.

Walk-Up Marriage Hut Opens; New LA Steak House: Saturday Smiles

Guy Fieri gifts $25,000 to 5 restaurants in California — meet one lucky recipient; a winery with a petting zoo; UCSD takes on back pain.

CA Reports First West Nile Virus Death Of 2021

The mosquito-transferred virus caused one death in San Luis Obispo County, the California Department of Public Health confirmed.

CA Power Grid Threatened Amid Fire In Oregon, Flex Alert Extended

The state asked residents to conserve energy for a second consecutive day after a rapidly spreading wildfire threatened transmission lines.

California Study Links Cellphones To Heightened Cancer Risk

A strong correlation was found between cellphone use and a heightened risk of developing cancerous tumors — even for moderate usage.

CA Says Students Must Mask Up At School; Patch Readers Weigh In

Despite federal guidance to ease masking requirements and maintain social distancing, the state will require masking indoors at schools.

CA Swelter Shatters Temperature Records Across The State

Golden State residents could be in for another Flex Alert on Monday as extreme weather and wildfires continue to threaten the power grid.