🌱 Ballot Initiative For Infrastructure + CVS To Close Pharmacies

San Diego CA

19 November, 2021

8:05 AM

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Happy Friday, San Diego! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally. The Daily is made possible by local business CBD Philman .com. Want to see your business featured in this spot in the newsletter? Click here to learn more. First, today's weather: Some brightening. High: 65 Low: 57. Here are the top stories today in San Diego: A proposed ballot initiative launched this week seeks to invest in San Diego's public facilities to increase educational and recreational opportunities in some of the city's underserved neighborhoods. The effort to put the "Libraries and Parks For All" community initiative on the November 2022 ballot is being spearheaded by the San Diego Public Library Foundation and the San Diego Parks Foundation. (City News Service)The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation awarded grants to 26 local nonprofit organizations intended to support more than 4,000 socially isolated seniors throughout the region. The grant program, in its second year, is funded through SDSCF's No Senior Alone Matching Holiday Challenge — an ongoing fundraising campaign that hopes to double the amount raised in 2021 to $100,000. (City News Service)CVS Health will close 900 stores over the next three years, beginning in the spring of 2022 in response to changes in shopping habits, population shifts and changing health care needs. The closings will take place over the next three years, according to the company. The company did not say which stores it would close or which states would be most affected by the closures. CVS has about 10,104 stores, including a number of stores in San Diego County. (San Diego Patch)San Diego County supervisors were told this week that plans to reduce the region's carbon emissions to zero by 2035 are achievable, but will require collaboration between local governments and multiple agencies. After hearing from the public, board Chairman Nathan Fletcher reminded people that the San Diego Regional Decarbonization Framework is a first draft and the county has "many, many months ahead" before passing any formal plan. (City News Service)The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to direct the Department of Parks and Recreation to work with outside agencies to keep regional lakes and reservoirs indefinitely open for recreational activities. Supervisor Joel Anderson, who made the proposal, said keeping such resources open "is vital to the health and wellness of those who live in the Back Country." (City News Service) From our sponsor: Hey San Diego, want a smarter home for the holidays? Take our interactive tour to see the latest and best smart home products, hand-selected by Patch's editors. Today in San Diego: St. Paul's PACE Hosts Annual Essential Needs Drive for Local Seniors in Need. (9 a.m.) Hops on the Harbor With Mother Earth Brewing Company. (7 p.m.) Little Hurricane, Creature Canyon, Love Angeles. (8 p.m.) San Diego Patch Notebook City of San Diego: "The City's Boards and Commissions are seeking new members! If you are interested in volunteering, get started by submitting an application at: onboard.sandiego.gov." (Facebook) Downtown San Diego Partnership: "The Trolley extension is the region's largest transit project, and we couldn't be more excited for the launch of the Blue Line. This will bring an exciting level of connectivity between Downtown and the region like never before. Celebrate the opening of the Blue Line at a community celebration event on Nov. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m." (Facebook)San Diego Humane Society: "San Diego Humane Society and its Resource Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. through Friday, Nov. 26. We will reopen for normal business hours on Saturday, Nov. 27. To report an animal emergency on Thanksgiving Day, please contact your local law enforcement." (Facebook)Visit San Diego: "Did you know Comic-Con International Special Edition is happening this Thanksgiving weekend? Badges will be gone in a flash, though, so grab one fast — and make your long holiday weekend in San Diego Super!" (Facebook)From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: CBD Philman .com — CBD Baked Goods and Oils and Cooking Mix in Holiday Gift Boxes! (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Liturgy of the Hours of St. Francis of Assisi & Day of Rest (November 21) Real Estate & Economic Update Webinar (November 22) Add your event 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].