🌱 Vaccine Mandate + Omicron Variant + Vaccine Lawsuit

San Diego CA

30 November, 2021

8:49 AM

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Good morning, San Diego! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 66 Low: 53. Here are the top stories in San Diego today: The San Diego City Council passed an emergency ordinance requiring all city employees to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 by Wednesday or face getting fired. The mandate will also apply to all future city employees. (City News Service)A federal appeals court has granted a request from a 16-year-old Scripps Ranch High School student and her parents who sued to block the San Diego Unified School District's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, one day before students were required to get their first dose. (City News Service)San Diego County public health officials reported 401 new COVID-19 infections and 10 deaths in it latest data, as the state prepares for the Omicron variant. The Omicron variant has now been detected in Canada after first being identified in South Africa and then in Europe. (City News Service)San Diego residents can participate in the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive by donating to Toys for Tots. Residents interested in donating can either do it online by purchasing a toy or in-person by visiting any Disney store in the country. (San Diego Patch)GivingTuesday, observed this year on Nov. 30, is a global movement to inspire hundreds of millions of people to not only give, but to recognize and celebrate the generosity of others. While GivingTuesday has gained momentum worldwide, there are plenty of organizations and causes to support right here in San Diego. (San Diego Patch) Today's San Diego Daily is brought to you by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in San Diego! Today in San Diego: "My Fair Lady" — Broadway San Diego. (7 p.m.) From my notebook: City of San Diego: "The holiday season is here and San Diego Fire-Rescue Department fire and lifeguard stations are once again drop off points for the USMC Toys for Tots program! Now through Dec. 15 you can bring new, unwrapped kids toys to fire and lifeguard stations across San Diego." (Facebook)Downtown San Diego Partnership: "Did you know there are more than 150 breweries in San Diego County turning out innovative beers? That's a whole lot of beer to choose from." (Facebook) San Diego Botanic Garden: "Winter is coming and the weather is getting cooler, but blooms like the Mexican sunflowers bring warmth by just looking at them! Come enjoy the Garden during all seasons and find something new blooming." (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: So Cal Public Safety Career & Community Fair (December 4) American + Jamaican soul/ska/reggae ft. The Inciters, The Lexicons, Smoke & Mirrors, & The Night Doc (December 4) Holiday Tiki Exotica Fest w/ 3 bands, tiki vendors, food, drink, belly dancing (December 11) Spray Allen ft. Eric Wilson (Sublime) and Wade Youman (Unwritten Law) At Ebullition Brew Works (December 18) Add your event Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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].