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San Diego CA

28 February, 2022

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Morning, people of San Diego! Bettyann Pernice here with the latest San Diego Daily. First, today's weather: Sunny and very warm. High: 79, Low: 54. Attention, financial planners and advisors — we're now offering sponsorship opportunities for local firms interested in building their client base in San Diego. Click here to learn more. Here are three of the top stories today in San Diego: The K-9 team alerted officers of hidden packages in a tractor trailer that was stopped at the border for inspection. A 46-year-old driver, a Mexican citizen, was then arrested for carrying $3 million worth of methamphetamine which had been disguised as onions. He was charged with narcotic smuggling and was turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (San Diego Patch)They live on San Diego streets, and they are suffering. The number of homeless people has been surging. While the Downtown San Diego Partnership looks for locations and staffing, the mayor and his team are focusing on finding new sites for shelter. Last year the city and county converted a Midway district store into a shelter for those with addiction and mental health issues. Mayor Todd Gloria would like to do the same at other workable properties in San Diego. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Voice of San Diego)Love theatre? San Diego Theatre Week is back, and tickets are available for $15 for almost 20 shows. Check out the Theatre Week website to find shows at La Jolla Playhouse, Coronado Playhouse, Patio Playhouse, the Old Globe, Broadway San Diego, New Village Arts, San Diego Repertory Theatre, and San Diego Junior Theatre. "We're excited to welcome back audiences to the theater and share the magic of live performance," said Jacole Kitchen, executive director of the San Diego Performing Arts League. Take this opportunity to see a show at a great price. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Times of San Diego) From our sponsor:Looking for a healthy alternative to that mid-week glass (or three) of wine? Our partners at Betera set out to create beverages that were sophisticated and flavorful enough to drink at cocktail hour but with zero hangover risk. (Their motto is "Drink like there's tomorrow.") Betera's drinks are designed by a Michelin-starred chef using natural botanicals — they're lightly effervescent, sippable, refreshingly bitter and at home in a stem glass or in a highball on the rocks. Betera offers three recipes — Rhubarb-Hibiscus, Elderflower-Lime and Ginger-Orange. We've tried all three and loved them equally — we recommend the mixed case as a great place to start. Betera has extended their 15 percent discount on first orders to Daily readers, in appreciation for the enthusiastic response so far. Enter Patch15 at checkout and https://bit.ly/TryBetera. Today in San Diego: Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan — Linda Vista Branch Library. (10:30 AM)Therapy Horse Visit and One Book One San Diego Book Story Time — San Diego Central Library. (11:30 a.m.)SB — Free Tax Assistance Clinic — Mission Valley Library. (Noon) DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY — North Park Branch Library. (3 p.m.) Let's Taco 'Bout It - Virtual — San Diego Youth & Community Services. (5 p.m.) Read Across America: LGBTQIA in Literature Panel — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (6 p.m.) From my notebook: San Diego Humane Society: "When we work together, we can find homes for even more animals. That's why we're so grateful to be able to partner with organizations like Small Breed Rescue, who took in over 50 reptiles and small dogs from our care in 2021! Their volunteer-run rescue is dedicated to rehabilitating pets, providing resources to the community, and giving second chances to animals like Sir Elton John, who had come to San Diego Humane Society as a stray." (Facebook)San Diego Police Department: "Patrol officers, SWAT, K-9, and the police helicopter were able to build relationships with the children of St. Didacus. These are the moments that count. #OneTeamOneMission #BuildingBridges #OurFuture #SDPD." (Facebook)Trouble in Mind — The Old Globe Theatre. (The Old Globe)North San Diego Business Chamber: "Thank you to NOVA Home Loans for its generous donation to Operation Connect. With this, we will be able to further help transitioning veterans in San Diego. Know a transitioning service member? Invite them to attend the free Operation Connect Workshop on April 1." (Facebook)Expanded Museum Of Contemporary Art — Sets April 9 public reopening in La Jolla. (Times of San Diego)Free Smoke Alarms for Seniors — The Burn Institute. (Burn Institute) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: CBD Philman .com — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Spring Kick-off featuring "Lucky Tongue." (Mar. 4) Taxes in Retirement Webinar. (Mar. 7) Add your event For sale: New Electric Bike. (Details) Add your item 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 showcased in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update! — Bettyann Pernice