🌱 Donation Fraud Scheme + Project Lead The Way School

Poway CA

27 October, 2021

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Happy Thursday, Poway! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 90 Low: 54. Here are the top stories today in and around Poway: A former Qualcomm director who pleaded guilty to evading thousands of dollars in taxes through the wide-ranging donation fraud scheme involving former Chabad of Poway Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein was sentenced to four years of probation and six months of home confinement. Jason Ellis, 42, of Poway, admitted to evading more than $27,000 in taxes by donating money to nonprofit entities associated with the Chabad, funds which Goldstein returned to Ellis. (City News Service)Poway High School's Engineering Academy and Pathway has received national recognition as a 2020-21 Project Lead the Way Distinguished School in the high school division. This is the third consecutive year for Poway High to earn the honor. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego County public health officials said that they are increasing efforts to get county residents flu shots before influenza season begins in earnest. The number of flu cases in the county remains relatively low, but the county Health and Human Services Agency believes this season will be more severe than last year, when many people were wearing masks, social distancing and staying home more often. (City News Service) COVID-19 vaccination boosters are now recommended and available for all who qualify in San Diego County, officials said. The county's announcement follows the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's approval last week of booster shots for all three COVID-19 vaccines currently available. (City News Service)The California Labor Commissioner's Office announced that it has cited a Southern California grocery chain for failing to pay or delaying supplemental paid sick leave to 240 workers affected by COVID-19 at 38 stores, including three in San Diego County. (City News Service)The American College of Emergency Physicians has awarded all four of Scripps Health's hospital emergency departments geriatric emergency department accreditation, Scripps announced. The designation recognizes delivery of a high-level of specialized care to older patients. (City News Service) Today's Poway Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. 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) Today in Poway: "A Midsummer Night's Dream" — Titan Theatre Production. (7 p.m.) Poway Patch Notebook City of Poway: "The Poway Grade will be closed for routine maintenance Wednesday, Nov. 3, and Thursday, Nov. 4, from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day." (Facebook)County of San Diego: "The best way to know if there is lead in your child's body is through a blood lead test. Children on programs such as Medi-Cal, CHDP or WIC, and all children at risk for lead exposure, should get tested at 1 and 2 years old." (Instagram)Poway Unified School District: "Del Norte High School student Ellen Xu was named one of the five recipients of the global RISE initiative! Rise is a program that finds brilliant young people who need opportunity and supports them for life as they work to serve others and change the world." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Halloween Fun for All (October 31) Save 15 Percent On Boo-tiful Flowers This Halloween! (October 31) No-Cost Webinar: Divorce Boot Camp – San Diego, CA Hub (November 2) 5 Real Estate Trends in San Diego (November 4) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (November 9) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (November 10) Add your event You're all caught up! If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. Send them this link to subscribe. — Kristina Houck Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Poway Daily? Email [email protected].