Helicopter Crash + Affordable Housing + Voucher Program

San Diego CA

01 September, 2021

6:51 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: 76, low: 65. Here are the top stories in San Diego today: One crew member was rescued, five were injured and five others remained missing Wednesday after a military helicopter crashed off the coast of San Diego. The MH-60S helicopter was conducting routine flight operations when it crashed Tuesday off the deck of San Diego-based USS Abraham Lincoln, about 60 nautical miles off the coast, according to the U.S. Navy. (San Diego Patch) The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a new policy to construct affordable homes through a voucher program. (City News Service) San Diego County will help create nearly 1,400 affordable housing units in 20 developments across 15 communities in the region. (City News Service)The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to select San Diego Community Power as part of a Community Choice Energy program. San Diego Community Power includes Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and the city of San Diego as members. (City News Service) San Diego-based aid organization International Relief Teams will send 13,000 prepackaged meals, 4,680 tarps and 2,500 solar-powered lanterns this week to Hurricane Ida victims who lost power or houses. (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 Jon Snodgrass & His Buddies - Casbah. (9:30 p.m.) San Diego Patch Notebook San Diego Humane Society: "In honor of National Preparedness Month, we would like to urge all pet owners to ensure that they have an emergency plan in place for their animals of all sizes." (Facebook) San Diego Police Department: "One of the oldest ways of community policing is walking the beat officers patrol every day. By walking from business to business, we can hear more on issues that directly affect them and how we can be better community partners." (Facebook) San Diego Rescue Mission: "September is Hunger Awareness Month! By supporting the Rescue Mission, friends and donors like you play a critical role in fighting hunger and food insecurity all throughout our county." (Facebook) Feeding San Diego: "This Hunger Action Month, let's Cross Out Hunger in San Diego County. People facing hunger often have to choose between food and other essentials such as medicine, housing, and transportation. Food shouldn't be an impossible choice." (Facebook) San Diego County Library: "September is National Preparedness Month and to assist with this call to action to help people make a plan, the county has created a personal disaster plan for people who have access and functional needs." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (September 4) Dirty Confetti Country Music Band Debuts at Josie's Hideout (September 6) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (September 8) Totally 80s New Wave Tribute Band (September 11) Add your event You're all caught up for today. See you tomorrow for another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors into the fold. 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].