🌱 Mobile Crisis Teams + Fire Suppression Grants + Unemployment

San Diego CA

09 December, 2021

11:23 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: Breezy with rain and drizzle. High: 62 Low: 50. Here are the top stories today in San Diego: The San Diego County unemployment rate was 5.3 percent in October, down from 5.6 percent in September. That reflected significant improvement from October 2020, when the unemployment rate stood at 8.4 percent. (San Diego Patch)San Diego County public health officials Wednesday encouraged residents to get influenza vaccinations before the typical rise in cases during the holidays and winter months. (City News Service)A former San Diego-area substitute teacher and Boy Scouts instructor accused of having thousands of images and videos of child pornography on his computer pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a possession of child porn charge. (City News Service)San Diego County supervisors voted unanimously to accept a report on the countywide Mobile Crisis Response Team initiative that was expanded Wednesday as an alternative to treat those with mental health or substance abuse issues. (City News Service)The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved receiving more than $1.09 million in grants for fire suppression activities, including defensible space and training. (City News Service)An online summit will be held next week to address the dangers of fentanyl for local middle and high school students, following an uptick in fentanyl-related overdose deaths across San Diego County. (City News Service) Today's San Diego Daily is brought to you in part 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 San Diego: Sharon Little, Ash Easton, Valentine Byrne, Charlie Rae. (8 p.m.) From my notebook: City of San Diego: "A storm is headed our way and it is a great time to remember that anything that gets into our storm drains moves into our waterways, beaches and ocean and causes pollution." San Diego County Library: "Supply chain woes got you down? Make your own gifts to avoid the shipping bottleneck." (Facebook) San Diego Rescue Mission: "What's the best gift you can give this Christmas? The gift of nourishing meals, safe shelter and warm clothing to hurting people rebuilding their lives at the Mission!" (Facebook) San Diego Unified School District: "Bringing Color to Campus: The VAPA Community Engaged Mural program provides materials and training for school teams to lead diverse groups of community members in designing and painting murals at San Diego schools." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: CBD Philman .com — (Visit website) Episcopal Community Services — (Visit Website) Add your business here Events: Ask the Divorce Experts – San Diego, CA Hub ~ No–Cost Webinar (December 10) ALL NEW Ecom-Biz Owners Profits for the Holidays and Beyond Workshop Live Q&A Friday 3 pm PST (December 10) "Am I Caught in a Happiness Trap?" (December 10) Holiday Tiki Exotica Fest w/ 3 bands, tiki vendors, food, drink, belly dancing (December 11) San Diego, save with Sam's Club Membership & Donate 25% to end Hunger! (December 12) How to Divorce Better – Carlsbad, CA Hub ~ No–Cost Webinar (December 14) Year End & Divorce: Legal, Financial, Emotional – San Diego ~ No-Cost Event (December 15) Spray Allen ft. Eric Wilson (Sublime) and Wade Youman (Unwritten Law) At Ebullition Brew Works (December 18) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (December 20) Add your event For sale: Bill Primrose (Details) Add your item Other classifieds: All prayers will be greatly appreciated. (Details) Add your classified Loving the San Diego Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update. — Kristina Houck