Ballots Sent + Total Home Sales Decline + Score Padres Tickets

San Diego CA

17 August, 2021

5:05 PM

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Good morning, San Diego! Welcome to the debut of the San Diego Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 77, low: 68. Here are the top stories today in San Diego: More than 1.9 million ballots for the Sept. 14 gubernatorial recall election have been sent to registered voters in San Diego County. Early voting is underway at the Registrar of Voters office in Kearny Mesa. (San Diego Patch)The median sales price of an existing single-family home in San Diego County declined from June to July but is up from July 2020. Total sales of existing single-family homes in the county were down from June but up from July 2020. (San Diego Patch) Want to score free Padres tickets? San Diego County and the Padres are teaming up for another vaccination event. The first 150 people who get vaccinated at Gallagher Square in Petco Park will receive a free pair of tickets to the Sept. 8 game. (countynewscenter.com) San Diego is in the process of compiling the Hillcrest LGBTQ+ Historic Context Statement, which ties historic events and people to existing places in the community and serves as the first step in the city's historic preservation strategy for the neighborhood. (San Diego Patch)Father Joe's Villages virtually unveiled the planned Father Joe Carroll Memorial Promenade. The promenade will honor the work and legacy of Father Joe Carroll. (San Diego Patch) Tired of paying too much for your prescriptions? GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies. Works for pet medications, too! GoodRx also helps bring the Daily to San Diego. Support our sponsor and see how much you can save by going to GoodRx.com. Today in San Diego Virtual: SNAP Business Alliance Group. (8 a.m.) Social Media Strategies Summit — First Responders | Virtual. (9 a.m.) 17th Century French Painting. (11 a.m.) German Interest Group — San Diego Genealogical Society. (1 p.m.) Arrested Youth, Jay Joseph. (7:30 p.m.)San Diego Loyal First Responders Night. (7:30 p.m.) San Diego Patch Notebook City of San Diego: "The City is looking to increase sewer and water rates, to keep up with regional water cost increases and fund core infrastructure upgrades." (Facebook) San Diego Central Library: "This location will serve as an official Mail Ballot Drop-Off location for the California Gubernatorial Recall Election from Tuesday, Aug. 17 through Tuesday, Sept. 14." (Facebook) San Diego Central Library: "Are you ready to change jobs or pursue a new career, but don't know where to start? Do you want your kids to start learning about how to find their place in the workforce? Then join us for an interactive Career Exploration workshop." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Parent summit for kids with autism, ADHD, and more! (August 20) The Cheez Whiz Band Ultimate 80's Cheezy Covers (August 20) Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (August 28) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (September 1) Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (September 4) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today. See you tomorrow morning for another update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Kristina Houck Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming San Diego Daily? Reach out anytime to [email protected].