​🌱 2023 ​New Laws + 2023 ​County Plan + How Much Rainfall Did We Get?

Good morning, everybody! Bettyann Pernice here, bringing you the San Diego Daily. Let's start today with a cup of coffee/tea, your favorite Pop-Tart and today's Daily. Read on to find out what's happening in town today:

• You need to be aware of the new laws coming our way.
• What county supervisors will focus on in 2023.
• How much rain fell at your house?

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with a bit of rain. 🌧️ High: 59, Low: 58.

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

1. Several new laws will affect us in 2023. Laws concerning jaywalking will change. CHP will be able to issue a "yellow alert" in cases of hit and run. Class 3 E-bikes will be able to use approved bike lanes. Training for e-bike users will launch on CHP’s website. Efforts to halt catalytic converter theft will be implemented. Read on to learn more. (CBS News 8)
2. In 2023, county supervisors plan to continue their focus on people issues. They will focus on seniors, children and veterans, as well as homeless individuals. They will also work to curb opioid addiction and overdoses. In addition, supervisors will concentrate their efforts to rebuild infrastructure, to align climate goals and air quality improvement with economic development, to create rural broadband networks, and to finalize its decarbonization framework to reach net carbon zero by 2045. (Del Mar Times)
3. We needed the rain, but exactly how much rain fell in your neighborhood? While most areas received about an inch of rainfall, others had much more. At the coast, Encinitas received 1.66 inches. In the valley, Skyline Ranch got 2.22 inches. The Palomar Observatory received 3.09 inches, while the desert area of Borrego got 0.57 inches. Read on to check rain totals in your neighborhood. (NBC San Diego)
4. New year, new job? If you're job hunting, you need to check out job opportunities available right now in our area. Businesses are seeking new employees to work part time and full time. Patch and ZipRecruiter have opportunities for you to peruse that are close to home. (San Diego Patch)

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Today in San Diego:

• Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (11:30 a.m.)
• Toddler Storytime — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (Noon)
• Fun & Games for Seniors — Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. (12:30 p.m.)
• DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY — North Park Branch Library. (3 p.m.)
• Create! At the Library — Malcolm X Library and Performing Arts Center. (5 p.m.)
• Let's Taco 'Bout It - Virtual — San Diego Youth & Community Services. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Newborn bears! "Happy New Bear 🐻 Like other newborn bears, Andean bear cubs are helpless and entirely dependent on their mothers. Alba will spend the first few months in the den caring for and bonding with her cubs." (San Diego Zoo via Instagram)
• Cars impounded for drifting sideshow: "San Diego PD investigators recently impounded four cars involved in a 'drifting sideshow' that caused thousands of dollars in damage to city roadways. On December 25th, multiple individuals participated in the sideshow at the intersection of Kerns Street and Drucker Lane." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Lost pet? Check out sdhumane.org/lost: "If you have lost a pet or found a stray animal, please visit sdhumane.org/lost for steps you can take to help get them home. You can also help animals by sharing this post so community members and pet families know where to turn if they are in this difficult situation!" (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Experience plants and nature: "This past year was one of growth and exciting new endeavors, Looking ahead, we are committed to empowering people of all ages, backgrounds and interests to experience plants and nature at the Garden through a variety of thoughtful and engaging programming." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Find food map: "From all of us here at Feeding San Diego, we are wishing you and yours a happy, healthy, and 'fruitful' 2023. Feeding San Diego is closed on Monday, January 2. If needed, you can use our find food map to find a food distribution near you." (Feeding San Diego via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Bettyann Pernice

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