Illegal Pot Shops + Rent Relief Funds + Research Funding

San Diego CA

18 August, 2021

6:52 PM

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Happy Thursday, San Diego! Welcome back to the San Diego Daily. Let's get you caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 76, low: 65. Here are the top stories today in San Diego: Nearly 9,500 San Diego households have been helped with $77.9 million in a first round of rent relief through the city's COVID-19 Housing Stability Assistance Program. (San Diego Patch)At least 120 people addressed the San Diego County Board of Supervisors during a contentious 4 1/2-hour public hearing on the county's efforts to combat COVID-19. (San Diego Patch) The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proposal to increase law enforcement of illegal marijuana shops in unincorporated areas. (San Diego Patch)San Diego residents with family members in Afghanistan wait to hear from their loved ones as the U.S. tries to evacuate its citizens and those who helped its efforts in Afghanistan. (NBC San Diego) In fiscal year 2021, UC San Diego earned $1.54 billion in sponsored research funding, a 6 percent increase over the previous year. This is the largest number ever for the university. (UC San Diego Health) Send flowers today to someone you care about. Our partners at FTD are making that easier by offering San Diego Daily readers a 15 percent discount on orders through this link: Click here to make someone feel awesome. Today in San Diego Exhibit Unveiling with Shotgun Tom — San Diego Model Railroad Museum. (10:45 a.m.) ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station Creative Conversations with Mingei International Museum. (noon) Virtual PET Talk: Turtles and Tortoises. (6 p.m.) Gelson's to Host Online Cooking Class With Renowned Italian Chef Gino Angelini. (6 p.m.) Tomorrow's Bad Seeds, Brisa Lauren / Swanny Ivy / LAW / Tropix. (7 p.m.) Stellaluna. (8 p.m.) San Diego Patch Notebook San Diego Humane Society: "We know it's exhausting being so adorable — but don't let your pet snooze on their chance to be featured in our 2022 calendar!" (Facebook) San Diego Unified School District: "Families living in San Diego Unified who want to enroll in transitional kindergarten can email [email protected] or apply directly at school sites." (Facebook) Feeding San Diego: "Join us and Food Research & Action Center in urging Congress to make free healthy school meals for all students permanent." (Facebook) San Diego County Library: "With the Gubernatorial Recall Election around the corner, have you registered to vote?" (Facebook) Downtown San Diego Partnership: "PRONTO is the new, easy way to pay for transit in San Diego, starting Sept. 1." (Facebook) San Diego County Library: "Don't wait until Election Day to vote! Skip the line and return your mail ballot to a trusted source." (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) San Diego's LARGEST "Small Business Networking Event" (August 25) Back to School Sale and Giveaway! Save 40 percent on all races! Participate from home! (August 27) 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 all good for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Kristina Houck Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming San Diego Daily? I'm all ears. You can reach me at [email protected].