Man Bitten In Face, Child-Kidnap Suspect Nabbed: 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:

Child-Kidnap Suspect Nabbed In Escondido

Elijah Lopez, 24, was taken into custody in a commercial area east off the Interstate 15-state Route 78 interchange.

Man Bitten In Face By Fellow Inmate In Jail Sues San Diego County

Miguel Lucas, 26, lost a portion of his cheek in the June 4, 2019, attack, according to the suit filed Thursday in San Diego federal court.

COVID-19 Impacts American Indian Students Significantly: Survey

"Their findings revealed what we suspected, the disease was especially vicious among communities of color," Assemblyman James C. Ramos said.

Nonprofits Awarded Funding Through Project Safe Neighborhoods

More than $265K has been awarded to local nonprofit organizations that seek to deter youths reentering the community from engaging in crime.

Job Openings In SoCal: Businesses Hiring Amid Coronavirus

As unemployment remains high across California, many companies are still looking to hire.

San Diego State University Reports 120 More Students With COVID

This raises the university's total caseload to 184 since fall semester began Aug. 24, health officials confirmed.

SDSU Signs Basketball Coach Brian Dutcher Through '25-'26 Season

"Brian Dutcher has been an integral part of the San Diego State basketball legacy," said John David Wicker, SDSU's athletic director.

Kids Eat Free On Wednesdays & Guac Giveaway Coming Up At Rubio's

Purchase an adult entree, and score a freebie meal for your little ones Wednesdays in September. Plus, save the date for free guacamole!

Longtime Sheriff's Employee Contradicts Official Account Of Jail Death

In an explosive declaration, a medical records clerk at the Vista jail said she was threatened with retaliation.

North County Report: Next Oceanside Mayor May Not Have Much Support

A county supervisor emerges as a coronavirus skeptic, parents opt for alternatives to distance learning and more in our biweekly roundup.