Another Nobel Prize Winner + Afghan Refugee Resettlement

San Diego CA

06 October, 2021

4:37 PM

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Good morning, San Diego! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally. First, today's weather: Fog in the morning; cloudy. High: 73 Low: 66. Here are the top stories in San Diego today: Two scientists who made molecular developments in California — one in San Diego — were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry this morning for their impact on pharmaceutical research. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded Benjamin List, a former student and assistant professor at Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, and David MacMillan, a former student at the University of California, Irvine, and scientist at UC Berkeley and Caltech. (City News Service)The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a comprehensive plan for Afghan refugee housing and resettlement. Supporting a proposal by Supervisor Joel Anderson, the board also directed the county to work with Congress to utilize frozen Taliban assets to pay for Afghan refugee resettlement activities. (City News Service)San Diego Blood Bank issued an urgent call for blood donations, particularly from type O-positive donors, as supply across the country has reached "dangerously low levels" — an uncommon occurrence for this time of year. (City News Service)The San Diego Padres fired manager Jayce Tingler, ending a two-year tenure during which he took the team to the 2020 National League Division Series but finished a disappointing 79-83 this season. Tingler's final record with the club was 116-106 for a winning percentage of .523 — second behind only Jack McKeon, who led the team from 1988 to 1990 and went 193-164. (City News Service) The County of San Diego annually hosts Check Your Mood Day to engage and encourage San Diegans to monitor and assess their mental well-being, as well as raise awareness about behavioral health resources. This year's event will be held virtually on Thursday, in conjunction with National Depression Screening Day. (San Diego Patch) From our sponsor: Today's San Diego Daily is brought to you by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. If you love Ring Video Doorbell, just wait until you meet Ring Alarm! While Ring first made a name for itself with its popular Video Doorbells, it would be remiss not to mention all the benefits and features of the second-generation Ring Alarm, a DIY home security system that works with any house or apartment. Today in San Diego: Pumpkin Patch at the Children's Nature Retreat. (9 a.m.) Coastal Roots Farm Wraps Up Farm Film & Music Series With "The Kitchenistas." (5:30 p.m.) Ruston Kelly - Shape & Destroy Tour 2021 with Margaret Glaspy. (8 p.m.) San Diego Patch Notebook San Diego Humane Society: "Did you know that folks 65+ years of age pay no adoption fees? Come adopt a lovable companion at our campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego!" (Facebook) City of San Diego: "While a drought has not officially been declared for San Diego, water conservation is still a way of life in San Diego. The city has permanent, year-round water restrictions in place." (Facebook) Feeding San Diego: "We're excited to join with California Association of Food Banks to launch #EveryonetotheTable, a new statewide campaign to keep the spotlight on hunger in California and engage everyone to be part of the solution." (Facebook) San Diego Central Library: "Library NExT has grown from a couple of library locations to serving many library locations in the San Diego Public Library system, including Central!" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: 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 Other classifieds: Louis Lehot | Business & Legal Developments in Silicon Valley (Details) Add your classified 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].