🌱 San Diego Daily: Oak Park Bank Robbery + Motorcyclist Injured

San Diego CA

30 December, 2021

5:16 AM

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Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Andrew Tessler, your host of the San Diego Daily. First, today's weather: Rain; breezy in the morning. High: 62 low: 53. Here are the top stories in San Diego today: Oak Park bank robbery suspect taken into custody. A man suspected of robbing an Oak Park bank Tuesday was taken into custody, according to San Diego Police. San Diego Police Department Officer Sarah Foster said the incident occurred at 11:42 a.m. at the U.S. Bank at 5100 Federal Blvd. in the Oak Park neighborhood of San Diego. The man entered the bank and handed the teller a note demanding money. She complied and he fled on food and was apprehended shortly after. (City News Service) Motorcyclist hurt, struck by big rig truck in Ocotillo Wells area. A motorcycle rider was struck and seriously injured by a big rig in the Ocotillo Wells area. The crash was reported just after 12:30 p.m. at 5841 state Route 78, according to the California Highway Patrol traffic incident web site. The condition of the man is currently unknown as he was airlifted to a hospital. We will keep you updated on the situation. (City News Service) San Diego writers chronicle life 'In the time of COVID and uprising'. Published by San Diego City Works Press, the compilation is the third in the "Reclaiming Our Stories" series that began in 2015. This installment focuses on what it's like to have lived in San Diego during the pandemic, the 2020 Presidential election, and the increased call for racial justice after the death of George Floyd. "We know our folks are out there protesting, having experiences and we should collect them," said Ebony Tyree, the book's co-editor and contributor. "We decided that's what we would do." (KPBS) San Diego's top weekend events: Dec. 30 to Jan. 2. Looking for a distraction from hearing about COVID-19? End your year with a bang and check out these events in the San Diego area this weekend. It's the final weekend of Botanic Wonderland, or you check out Big Night San Diego at the Hilton downtown, where you can see 12 DJs and live bands! (pacificsandiego.com) From our sponsor: Hey San Diego, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in San Diego: Invasive Tree Removal - Mission Valley Preserve. (9:00 a.m.) #GIVINGTUESDAY - San Diego History Center. (Noon) Imagination Workshop - Autism Society San Diego. (4:30 p.m.) Winter Wonders and Holiday Lights - Wild Wonders. (4:30 p.m.) Rated PG - Virtual - San Diego Youth & Community Services. (6:30 p.m.) Mannheim Steamroller Christmas - Broadway San Diego. (7:30 p.m.) Dirtwire, Boostive (9:00 p.m.) From my notebook: Visit San Diego: Golden hour always hits different in San Diego. Check out this sunset pic taken at Bird Rock Waterfront in La Jolla. (Facebook) San Diego Humane Society: Preparing for an emergency evacuation can be a large and overwhelming task. Take the 6 week Excellent in Emergencies class, you'll gain confidence in your pet's preparedness. This course will help your cats and dogs respond quickly to high stress situations. (Facebook) Old Town San Diego: The County has set up FREE COVID testing at the Old Town Trolley Station. There are no lines, no cost, and no appointment necessary. Look for the white tent and signs on the side where the buses unload. (Facebook) San Diego County Library: Keep the kids entertained on that long drive back home and make the whole family happy! Check out audiobooks the library has to offer specifically tailored for road trips. (Facebook)Nextdoor Neighbor, Swan Canyon: "Dog spotted, looked lost. - Ran when I approached. Heading east at 46th and Olive." (Nextdoor)Nextdoor Neighbor, Normal Heights West: "Lost cat 🥺 lost this morning around 8:00am at 32nd and Monroe. - He's escaped a couple times in the past he has been out for 5 min then complained get in. Never wandered outside of our fenced in yard before. No sign of him anywhere." (Nextdoor) More 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: Ring In the New Year With 15 Percent Off Beautiful Blooms From FTD! (December 31) Add your event 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] Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you all tomorrow for another update. — Andrew Tessler About me: Hi! I'm Andrew and I have been a Huntington resident for 7 years. I have lived in other countries and states, and my number one love is Huntington. I love health and wellness, traveling, stand-up paddle boarding, and of course going to restaurants and events throughout Huntington!