🌱 38 Adoptable Puppies Arrive From TX + Chula Creates 'Pallet Homes'

Hi, all! I'm back with your new copy of the San Diego Daily. Sip that latte, savor the crisp taste of that English muffin and jam, and let's get this Friday started off right with what's happening around town today:

• Good news! San Diego now has 38 beautiful puppies for adoption.
• Chula Vista is creating "pallet homes" for the homeless.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny.⛅ High: 66, Low: 46.

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

1. On Tuesday, a truck leaving Texas with 40 dogs aboard crashed and flipped on a highway in the early morning hours. Fortunately, firefighters, veterinarians and others were able to provide care on the scene. Although two of the dogs did not make it, 38 puppies reached the Helen Woodward Animal Center on Wednesday morning. Officials said 20 dogs will be up for adoption starting Saturday, Dec. 24. (Rancho Santa Fe Review)
2. Chula Vista is building "pallet homes" for the homeless. Sixty-six units will be built on land near Broadway and Main Street. The shelter will hold 130 people in total. Restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities will be on site, since the individual units will not have bathrooms. Two multi-purpose rooms will be for community use. The federal government is funding the project. (CBS News 8)
3. Don’t want to spend your time in the kitchen this Christmas? Why not feast on a Christmas dinner at a San Diego restaurant this year? For less than $50 per person, families can enjoy their holiday dinner at Farmers Table in Little Italy. Herb & Wood is offering a four-course meal on Christmas Eve for $92 per person, just $37 for kids. So, check out a local restaurant near you for specials and spend your time with your guests this year. (FOX 5 San Diego)
4. Santa’s helpers at the USPS in San Diego are making sure that letters to Santa get up to the North Pole this year. Along with their holiday wish list, children often decorate their letters with colorful artwork to be sure and catch Santa’s eye. Santa received many requests this year for good health and happiness for family members. Be sure to track Santa on Christmas Eve on the Norad Santa Tracker website. (CBS News 8)

Today in San Diego:

• Holiday Movie Marathon — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Free Play Fridays on the Grass — Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Silver Age Yoga — Carmel Valley Branch Library. (1 p.m.)
• Chess Club — Rancho Peñasquitos Library. (3:30 p.m.)
• Where the Crawdads Sing (Free Movies and Popcorn) — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (3:30 p.m.)
• Golden State Ballet Presents The Nutcracker — San Diego Civic Theatre. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Suspending intake of some dogs: "This holiday season, we're asking for your help. Due to incidents of canine distemper virus (CDV) at our shelters, we have temporarily suspended the intake of owner-surrendered dogs until Jan. 15 to prevent further exposure." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• San Diego's finest help a disabled Marine veteran: "We're always here to serve and protect, but sometimes that means going above and beyond to lend a helping hand. This holiday season, we were honored to assist a disabled Marine veteran in delivering toys to a Toys for Tots donation center." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Donate your car/truck: "Do you have a car, truck, motorcycle or trailer you no longer need? Consider donating it to San Diego Humane Society to help transform the lives of animals this holiday season! Whether your vehicle is working or not, we will arrange for free towing and can offer 'no-touch' pick-up." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Stay cozy at Lightscape: "Stay warm and cozy at Lightscape at the three concession stands along the trail filled with food and drinks for everyone! The menu includes a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic seasonal beverages, savory food, and sweet treats." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• A milestone: "Dear Book Lovers, Thanks to you, we’re about to reach a significant milestone. Your love of reading will help SDCL get 4 million digital downloads this year! Visit sdcl.org/elibrary to check out a free e-book, audiobook, or e-magazine." (San Diego County Library via Facebook)
• Instacart helps with community carts: "Want to donate items to us but don’t have time to drop them off? Instacart can help! With Community Carts, you can choose what to donate and get everything delivered to our door from wherever you are. Visit our Community Cart: https://bi..." (Feeding San Diego via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Bettyann Pernice

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