Workforce Shortages + Unemployment Rate + Weekend Events

San Diego CA

20 August, 2021

6:05 PM

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Good morning, San Diego! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on locally today. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 73, low: 65. Here are the top stories today in San Diego: The unemployment rate in San Diego County decreased to 6.9 percent in July, up from a revised 7 percent in June but still well below the year-ago estimate of 12.3 percent, according to figures released by the state Employment Development Department. (City News Service)Scripps Health announced it is facing "significant" workforce shortages amid a surge of COVID-19 cases, with more open positions available than before the beginning of the pandemic.The healthcare system said patient numbers are rising, both in COVID-19 cases and non-COVID care, but some medical procedures have had to be delayed due to staffing shortages. (City News Service)An Afghan family shares their gratitude for being welcomed in San Diego but worry about their family who remain behind. (CBS News 8)Missed the headlines? Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. (San Diego Patch) Looking for things to do in person and virtually? See what's slated this weekend. (San Diego Patch) Today in San Diego Chicano Park Vive & Bike Tour - San Diego County Bicycle Coalition (10 a.m.)Segway Across America: West Coast Edition! (1 p.m.)Padres Scout Night - Boy Scouts of America San Diego-Imperial Council (5:40 p.m. )Little Italy Summer Film Festival (7:30 p.m.) Sweet and Tender Hooligans (9 p.m.) San Diego Patch Notebook San Diego Humane Society: "Every day, injured homeless pets are relying on us for urgent medical care." (Facebook) Visit San Diego: "Kids Free returns to San Diego this October! That means that kids have the chance to eat, stay and play for free! (Facebook) San Diego County Bicycle Coalition: "Join us in our effort (to) get more Women+ riding bikes in San Diego County!" (Facebook) Feeding San Diego: "Our senior volunteers play a vital role in fulfilling the mission of Feeding San Diego!" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: San Diego's LARGEST "Small Business Networking Event" (August 25) San Diego County Real Estate & Economic Update (August 25) A national 401(k) event for Employers, led by San Diegan (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 caught up for today! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Kristina Houck Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming San Diego Daily? Contact me at [email protected].