🌱1,500 Migrants Held + 10 Affordable Homes + Free Health Checkups

Good morning, friends! It's me, Bettyann Pernice, your host of the San Diego Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now...

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Areas of low clouds, then sun. High: 74, Low: 65.

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Here are three of the top stories in San Diego today:

1. San Diego Border Patrol agents apprehended migrants from Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, Brazil, and Romania. Agents said that 1,500 migrants were stopped this past weekend. The largest group was apprehended near Dairy Mart Road and Monument Road in Imperial Beach. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV)
2. San Diego Habitat for Humanity is offering 10 affordable homes in Escondido to qualified buyers. The 1,250-square-foot duplex-style homes have three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and attached garages. “Many hardworking families in San Diego County are living paycheck to paycheck in substandard and overcrowded housing. San Diego Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that everyone in our region should have a safe, healthy home they can afford,” said Ellen Immergut, director of communications. Find out if you qualify and learn how to apply. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (FOX 5 San Diego)
3. Local Walmart pharmacies in San Diego County are holding a ‘Wellness Day’ on Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. They will offer free blood pressure, body mass index, cholesterol, and glucose screenings, along with low-cost immunizations. Some will offer vision screenings as well. Find a participating location near you. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch)

Today in San Diego:

• Kids On the Move — Kensington/Normal Heights Branch Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• UBER/Lyft App Workshop — San Diego Oasis. (11 a.m.)
• Science Club — Weingart City Heights Library. (4 p.m.)
• SD Nights Online: Paint Night — County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation. (5 p.m.)
• Dancing Band - New Catillacs — San Diego Elks Lodge #168. (6:30 p.m.)
• Hops on the Harbor with Harland Brewing Company — Flagship Cruises. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego County Bicycle Coalition: Have a new e-bike? Learn the rules of the road and practice the safety skills for e-bike riders! This virtual class is great for riders of all ages (and non-e-bike riders are welcome to attend!). (San Diego County Bicycle Coalition via Facebook)
• San Diego Humane Society: Who would do such a thing! A stray dog was found in a Webster neighborhood with a chain embedded in his neck, causing pain and open wounds. Our Humane Law Enforcement team needs your help in this felony animal cruelty investigation. The dog, a 4-year-old Dogue De Bordeuax, was found in early July. If you recognize this dog, please contact Crime Stoppers. (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• City of San Diego: Did you know that we are currently under a Level 2 water restrictions? We need to meet our water conservation goals. Find out how you can help us save water. (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• Downtown San Diego Partnership: Teleporter not working? You can get to Comic-Con International by riding Metropolitan Transit System 992 bus in front of Terminals 1 or 2 to ride from the airport to downtown for free 🚌." (Downtown San Diego Partnership via Facebook)
• San Diego County Bicycle Coalition: Our July monthly group ride is next Tuesday! Join us as we cruise around San Diego. Invite your friends. More details about the route coming soon! (San Diego County Bicycle Coalition via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you around!

— Bettyann Pernice

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