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14 October, 2021

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Happy Friday, San Diego! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally. First, today's weather: Sunny, pleasant and warmer. High: 83 Low: 59. Here are the top stories in San Diego today: The San Diego Unified School District officially posted its superintendent job opening, which is based on input received from parents and community members during a series of public input sessions held since July 29. The job is vacant due to President Joe Biden's nomination of former Superintendent Cindy Marten to serve as deputy secretary of education in January. Marten left the district in May. (City News Service)San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria thanked federal and local leaders following the federal government's decision to lift non-essential travel restrictions at U.S. ports of entry. The much-anticipated federal announcement comes on the heels of Gloria's trip two weeks ago to Washington, D.C., where he met with federal officials, including White House staff and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner, to advocate for an end to the travel restrictions, imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (City News Service)There are 2,242,203 San Diegans, 80 percent of those eligible, fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency reported in its latest data, placing San Diego among the most vaccinated counties in the state and the nation. (City News Service)The number of influenza cases being reported in the region this season is higher than the average for the same period in recent years, San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency officials announced. A total of 195 lab-confirmed influenza cases have been reported so far this season. That compares to six at the same time last year — but that extremely low number came while many COVID-19 restrictions were still in place. The prior five-year average was 128 cases to date. (City News Service)The National Institutes of Health awarded researchers at UC San Diego around $30 million over five years to expand and deepen longitudinal studies of the developing brain in children, it was announced. Specifically, the funding will accelerate a larger effort to better understand how young brains and minds develop from infancy through early childhood and how some are affected by a variety of environmental factors. (City News Service) Today's San Diego Daily is brought to you by Verizon, a Patch Brand Partner. Learn more about online gaming relationships and how they've helped some children through the pandemic. Today in San Diego: Blended Festival. (4 p.m.) Ovation Concerto Competition Final — San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory. (6 p.m.) Hops on the Harbor with AleSmith Brewing Company. (7 p.m.) The Crystal Method. (8 p.m.) San Diego Patch Notebook San Diego County Library: "Partner Spotlight — Don't fall 🍂 into complacency! When it comes to the most destructive wildfires, the fall months lead the pack in San Diego County." (Facebook)San Diego Humane Society: "It's a spooktacular treat you won't want to miss! Kids can sign up for our 6th Annual Howl-o-ween Reverse Trick-or-Treat, featuring crafts, games and adorable animal ambassadors." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Award Winning Bailey Dee & The Fly-Rite Boys, Plus The Rockin' Rebels (October 15) End of Summer Party (October 15) Youth Sports Camp (October 16) The Art and Psyche Behind the Mask: A Mask Making Workshop with Ken Gill (October 16) Skatoberfest ft.The Untouchables and 4 other bands (October 16) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (October 20) Encuentre el ABC de cofianza para su negocio: Su Abogado, Banquero Y Contador (October 21) Add your event Announcements: Afterschool Classes in Escondido & Carmel Mtn Ranch/Sabre Springs (Details) Add your announcement That's it for today. If you're liking 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].