🌱$100M To Stop Drugs + Honoring Fallen Firefighters + Day of the Dead

Hi, all! It's Bettyann Pernice, your host of the San Diego Daily. Feel free to munch on your bagel as we get started with what's happening locally:

• SD County Supervisors vote to provide $100 million to combat drugs.
• A memorial to fallen firefighters will be placed at San Diego's Waterfront Park.
• Día De Los Muertos is the day to honor our ancestors.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny.🌤️ High: 71, Low: 57.

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

1. San Diego County has a plan to fight opioid addiction, and $100 million is earmarked to implement that plan. The funds became available through settlement lawsuits against drug manufacturers. The plan will fund various medically assisted treatments, housing and drug disposal, as well as public information systems. With 800 fentanyl-related deaths here in San Diego, this plan cannot be implemented soon enough. (Fox 5 San Diego)
2. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the San Diego Regional Firefighter Memorial at Waterfront Park to honor our firefighters who died in the line of duty. The board also approved using $10,000 from Supervisor Fletcher’s Community Enhancement Program budget for the planning and for a concept design. The county agreed to create the San Diego Regional Firefighter Foundation to raise funds for the project. The firefighter memorial would be of similar size as the memorial for law enforcement, which is also located at the Waterfront Park. (Times of San Diego)
3. It’s the traditional day to honor the dead, to create altars, to make offerings, and to commune with loved ones who have passed. It's called Día de los Muertos, and it officially takes place on Nov. 1. Here in San Diego, the festivities include numerous events starting in mid-October. Interested in attending this traditional celebration? There are events in Sherman Heights, Oceanside, Chula Vista, City Heights, Encinitas and Old Town. Read on for more information: (SanDiego.org)

Photo By Matthew Baldwin - Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

Today in San Diego:

• Haunted House — College Rolando Branch Library. (All Day)
• Preschool Storytime — Tierrasanta Branch Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Qi Gong — University Community Branch Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Fun & Games for Seniors — Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. (10 a.m.)
• Storybox Theatre for toddlers & preschoolers — San Ysidro Branch Library. (11 a.m.)
• CHAIR YOGA — Serra Mesa/Kearny Mesa Branch Library. (11:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Animal cruelty investigation:🚨"San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement team is asking for the public’s help in a felony animal cruelty investigation. (Warning: this post contains graphic content.) The case involves two extremely emaciated dogs, believed to have been left at the Buena Vista Lagoon in Oceanside near Jefferson St. at Lagoon View Dr." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Help for scared pets:🐶🐱"BOO! Our Shy Dog and Cat classes are back to help scardey pets build their confidence! Fear can be seen in many of our pets' behaviors — such as lunging, mouthing, barking, hiding or avoiding situations — and can even be mislabeled as shyness, aggression, or impulsiveness. Our online classes can help pet parents reduce fear for their companions and increase their every day comfort and enjoyment!" (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• 👮🏽‍♀️SDPD Women's Hiring Expo: "Interested in joining the San Diego Police Department? 🚓 We’re holding a Women’s Hiring Expo this Saturday, Oct. 29! Participants will learn about SDPD’s hiring process, academy, and different units and job opportunities, and hear from current SDPD officers in various stages of their careers." (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• 🍔Comfort food — Yum! "Cozy up your insides with countless comfort food recipes! They are available with Libby App: https://sdcl.overdrive.com/col... #fall #foodies #libraries #SDCL" (San Diego County Library via Facebook)
• Hunger is scary:👻"There's no way around it — hunger is scary. It creeps through our community and won't just crawl away on its own. Hundreds of thousands of people are impacted here in San Diego County, and inflation and high cost of living are deepening existing challenges." (Feeding San Diego via Facebook)
• What to do with your car?🚗"Donate your car to the Garden this Cartober! All vehicles are considered, running or not. Donating your used car is easy and gives back to the garden, with no cost to the donor. Spark change this fall and click the link below to learn more!" (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Bettyann Pernice

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