Call For Mandates + Hotel Del Renovation + Mid-Coast Extension

San Diego CA

25 August, 2021

6:19 PM

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Happy Thursday, San Diego! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 82, low: 66. Here are the top stories in San Diego today: A group of San Diego County doctors urged county public health officials to revise its stance on mask and vaccine mandates, as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge in the region. (10News)San Diego nonprofit organizations are preparing to help the Afghan refugees arriving in the U.S. while also calling for continued support for those left behind under the Taliban. (Times of San Diego)Hotel Del Coronado has completed a three-year, $450 million renovation project. The historic resort was built in 1888. (CBS News 8)Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains that travel between San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties will require reservations for passengers Labor Day weekend to safely manage capacity amid a surge in COVID-19 cases. (Carlsbad Patch)Transportation leaders and transit advocates took the first official trolley trip on the southern end of the Mid-Coast Extension of the UC San Diego Blue Line. The $2.1 billion, 11-mile light rail extension will be operated by the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System and was built by the San Diego Association of Governments. (San Diego Patch) 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 Learn to Ride Workshop - San Diego County Bicycle Coalition. (11 a.m.) Child Care Business Resources. (2 p.m.) Planning for Pregnancy Webinar - Sharp Memorial Hospital. (6 p.m.) Coastal Roots Farm Continues its Farm Film & Music Series With "Seeding Change." (6:30 p.m.) San Diego Patch Notebook City of San Diego: "All San Diego Public Library locations are official Mail Ballot Drop Off locations for the CA Gubernatorial Recall Election." (Facebook) San Diego Rescue Mission: "At the San Diego Rescue Mission, one of our goals is to see people go from homeless to hopeful – and often the entire journey begins with a simple act of kindness." (Facebook) San Diego Unified School District: "Take a look to see what to expect when returning to campus this year, what's ahead, and how we can all work together for a safe, successful school year!" (Facebook) Feeding San Diego: "Donations from Feed 365 members like Chris and Holly enable us to provide year-round hunger relief to kids, families, military families and seniors throughout San Diego County." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Discover How to Start a Freelance Business From Home 3 p.m. Friday Workshop (August 27) A national 401(k) event for Employers, led by San Diegan (August 27) Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (August 28) Free College Admissions and Financial Aid Webinar (August 28) Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (September 4) Add your event Other classifieds: Stylist and Barber Stations for Rent (Details) Add your classified Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you tomorrow morning for another update. Enjoy these newsletters? Consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. Send them this link to subscribe. — Kristina Houck Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming San Diego Daily? Email me at [email protected].