Nobel Prize Winner + School Choice Application Window

San Diego CA

05 October, 2021

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Good morning, San Diego! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on locally. First, today's weather: Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 77 Low: 65. Here are the top stories today in San Diego: A scientist at Scripps Research in La Jolla jointly received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Ardem Patapoutian was selected for his use of "pressure-sensitive cells" to discover a class of sensors that "respond to mechanical stimuli in the skin and internal organs," according to the Nobel Committee. (City News Service)The San Diego Unified School District School Choice application window for the 2022-23 school year opened Monday, giving students the opportunity to enroll in magnet programs or schools outside their neighborhood boundaries. The program is open to all San Diego Unified students, in addition to out-of-district students and students attending private or charter schools.(City News Service)San Diego Monday issued a notice of availability for the 48.5-acre site in the Midway-Pacific Highway Community that includes the Sports Arena area, signifying to developers that the city intends to lease the location for redevelopment. (City News Service)School districts leaders across San Diego County said they cannot find enough substitute teachers, bus drivers, special education aides, substitute custodians, after-school program aides and front-office staff. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Monday a bill, supported by San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan, that will require licensed alcohol and drug residential treatment facilities to maintain, on premises, at least two doses of naloxone or a similar drug approved for the treatment of an opioid overdose. (City News Service) Today's San Diego Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Whether you want to lower your interest rate or consolidate debt, now is a great time to consider refinancing. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) San Diego Patch Notebook City of San Diego: "Don't miss out on your chance to be a part of the San Diego's annual holiday tradition in our reimagined drive-thru! Vendor applications are closing this week for the Taste of December Nights drive-thru event." (Facebook)San Diego Police Department: "Senior volunteers have been cleared to come back to work. After some refresher training, they will be back out, checking homes and working the YANA (You Are Not Alone) program." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: No-Cost Webinar: Divorce Boot Camp – San Diego, CA Hub (October 5) History Alive Hails the Treganzas (October 8) EdUCate! Oktoberfest (October 9) Tiki Lounge Surf Exotica With The Scimitars, Sea Base, & Belly Dancing (October 9) Award Winning Bailey Dee & The Fly-Rite Boys, Plus The Rockin' Rebels (October 15) Add your event Housing: Home for sale in Escondido. 1/3ac, Pool, Solar, 3 beds/2 baths (Details) Add your listing You're all caught up for today! If you're into 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 [email protected].