🌱 Locally-Acquired Omicron Case + Transportation Plan Approved

San Diego CA

11 December, 2021

8:44 AM

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Happy Saturday, San Diego! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. First, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 62 Low: 47. Here are the top stories today in San Diego: The San Diego Association of Governments' board of directors passed the 2021 Regional Transportation Plan without the controversial road mileage tax, but questions remain as to how the regional transportation agency will fund the $160 billion plan. (City News Service)A man in his 30s is believed to have contracted the Omicron COVID-19 variant locally, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency announced. The patient tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. The San Diego Epidemiology and Research for COVID Health Alliance determined it was the Omicron variant through whole genome sequencing late Thursday, making it the second documented case of the variant in the county. (City News Service)Use of force by San Diego County Sheriff's Department personnel involved Black citizens four times as often as white ones over a five-year period ending last year, even though the latter demographic is nearly 10 times more represented within the local population, according to a new study. (City News Service)Missed the headlines? Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. (San Diego Patch)Looking for things to do? See what's slated this weekend in San Diego County and Southern California. (Encinitas Patch) Today in San Diego: San Diego Santa Run and Pacific Beach Holiday Parade. (9 a.m.) Breakfast with Surfin' Santa. (9 a.m.) Shelter Dog Holiday Toy Drive. (10 a.m.) San Diego Ballet's Nutcracker Tea Party. (11 a.m.) Ales N' Rails. (6 p.m.) From my notebook: Visit San Diego: "San Diego's world-class attractions have decked the halls with holiday cheer, bright lights, Santa sightings, and so much holly jolly excitement!" (Facebook) San Diego Humane Society: "Join us along with The Humane Society of the United States on Dec. 16 to learn about cruelty-free cosmetics labels, what they mean and how you can make sure the products you purchase aren't tested on animals." (Facebook) City of San Diego: "We're hosting a household hazardous waste collection event Saturday, Dec. 11, at the city's Chollas Yard, corner of College Grove Drive and Caminito Chollas, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m." (Facebook) Downtown San Diego Partnership: "Spend the holidays with your friends and family at the East Village Holiday Market on Dec. 11 from 3-7 p.m. Enjoy a cheerful weekend of shopping, food, fun and more." (Facebook) Old Town San Diego State Historic Park: "If you have ever wanted to learn more about Old Town San Diego, come to one of our Hidden History Talks! They happen on weekends and are informal events where you can learn interesting history from our interpretive staff." (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: Holiday Tiki Exotica Fest w/ 3 bands, tiki vendors, food, drink, belly dancing (December 11) Cheez Whiz Band Ultimate 80's Holiday Music & Ugly Sweater Party (December 17) 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 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] Thanks for following along and staying informed. — Kristina Houck