🌱 Mayor Heads To Capitol + Plan To Tackle Homelessness Crisis

San Diego CA

03 November, 2021

8:17 AM

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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 around town today. First, today's weather: Areas of fog, then sun. High: 71 Low: 63. Here are the top stories in San Diego today: Mayor Todd Gloria traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the 2021 Aspen Security Forum — an annual national security and foreign policy conference — where he will speak about the city's actions on climate change. The trip comes days after his announcement of the city's "Our Climate, Our Future" climate action initiative. (City News Service)Seven people, including a child, were injured when two cars collided on a Lincoln Park street and one of them careened off the roadway and plowed into a cafe in San Diego. (City News Service)The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a long-term plan, including community partnerships, to tackle the growing homelessness crisis. (City News Service)The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to keep a vaccine mandate for new employees in place, following a lengthy and occasionally contentious public hearing. In August, the county adopted a policy requiring existing employees to either be fully vaccinated or take weekly COVID-19 tests. The mandate for vaccines applies to new county hires. (City News Service)The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency is working with detention center officials to notify people who may have been exposed to tuberculosis following a TB case reported at Metropolitan Correctional Center San Diego. MCC San Diego is offering free testing for all identified detainees and Bureau of Prisons staff. (City News Service) Today's San Diego Daily is brought to you by Newrez. Wondering when a cash-out refinance makes sense financially? We've got the answers. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in San Diego: Volunteer Orientation — ElderHelp of San Diego. (5:30 p.m.) Hard Day's Night. (8 p.m.) San Diego Patch Notebook City of San Diego: "Help your neighborhood save water. If you see water leaks or water being wasted, report it to the city on the Get It Done app: sandiego.gov/get-it-done." (Facebook) San Diego County Library: "Feliz Día de los Muertos! Have you checked any of the beautiful altars at our branches?" (Facebook)San Diego Humane Society: "The best is yet to come for these spectacular seniors! In honor of National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, San Diego Humane Society is reducing adoption fees for senior dogs and cats (7 years and older) by 50 percent throughout November." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Co-Parenting During the Holidays – Carlsbad, CA Hub ~ No-Cost Webinar (November 4) 5 Real Estate Trends in San Diego (November 4) Dueling Pianos Battle of The Sexes Singalong Night (November 5) How to Divorce Better – Carlsbad, CA Hub ~ No–Cost Webinar (November 9) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (November 10) Ask the Divorce Experts – San Diego, CA Hub ~ No–Cost Webinar (November 12) Spray Allen ft. Eric Wilson (Sublime) and Wade Youman (Unwritten Law) At Ebullition Brew Works (November 13) Add your event You're all caught up 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].