🌱 High-Capacity Magazine Ban + Hair Discrimination Case

San Diego CA

01 December, 2021

7:04 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: Sunny and pleasant. High: 70 Low: 54. Here are the top stories in San Diego today: A federal appeals court upheld California's ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines, which a San Diego federal judge previously overturned and ruled was unconstitutional. The ban outlaws magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. (City News Service)A San Diego police officer accused of brandishing a gun at a man while off-duty outside a Pacific Beach bar was ordered to stand trial on charges that include assault with a deadly weapon. (City News Service)A legal claim was announced alleging a Black applicant for a national audio/visual company seeking to fill positions in San Diego was racially discriminated against by the employer for his hairstyle, in what is believed to be the first case to cite a recent state law banning such discrimination. (City News Service)UC San Diego scientists are testing sewage for signs of the Omicron variant. (NBC 7 San Diego)San Diego County area California Highway Patrol offices are participating in the agency's annual toy drive, "CHiPs For Kids," to help underprivileged children have a happier holiday. People can drop off new, unwrapped toys at any CHP office or Walgreens store until Dec. 20. (San Diego Patch)Patch is on the hunt for the Best Holiday Lights In America, and we have a hunch they may be here in San Diego. Here's how to enter. Today's San Diego Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in San Diego: OPENING: Seas 'n' Greetings — Birch Aquarium at Scripps, La Jolla. (9 a.m.) From my notebook: City of San Diego: "If you like working with your hands, enjoy the outdoors and working in a team environment, the City of San Diego's Golf Division is a great place to work! The Golf Division has more than 30 positions available today!" (Facebook) Downtown San Diego Partnership: "Celebrate the holiday season with the City Center Business District by joining us for a Holiday Market and Toy Drive! Every toy donated will bring a little holiday magic to children and families at Father Joe's Villages." (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 That's it for today! If you're liking 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 San Diego Daily? Email [email protected].