​🌱 $400 Card 4U + Community Power + 1st Latina On Supreme Court

Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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Partly sunny. High: 72, Low: 62.

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

1. Yes, there is pain at the pump, but relief may come soon. Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed that residents should receive $400 debit cards as relief for the highest gas prices ever. Under the proposal, residents would receive a card for each registered vehicle they own, limited to two vehicles. In addition, the proposal would provide grants to transit agencies to offer free rides for three months and would offer other consideration to diesel users. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch)
2. If you live in one of the targeted areas, you may notice a difference in your electric bill. The change would come as a result of the San Diego Community Partnership energy purchases. The SDCP has engaged solar and wind farms to offer its customers alternate forms of renewable energy. "We only control the electricity generation piece of that bill, which is maybe a quarter of your bill total," said SDCP Chief Operating Officer Cody Hooven. "In that piece that we control, our rates are about 2 percent cheaper this year (compared to SDG&E rates). But they're also about 19 percent cleaner." If you are interested in preserving the environment, this would be the way to go. On the other hand, customers will be able opt out of SDCP and continue to purchase electricity from SDG&E, if they wish. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (KPBS)
3. She is said to be “exceptionally well qualified.” According to the Bar Association, she has “superior intellect, clear writing, judicial temperament, work ethic, and compassion.” She is Patricia Guerrero, and she is the first Latina on the California Supreme Court. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (San Diego Times)

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Today in San Diego:

• AARP Tax Assistance — Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Art for All - Pacific Beach — Earl and Birdie Taylor Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan — Linda Vista Branch Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• NGLCC LGBT Sip & Pitch Fridays — Greater San Diego Business Association. (Noon)
• English Conversation Cafe — Skyline Hills Branch Library. (4 p.m.)
• Star Party — City of San Diego Parks & Recreation. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Humane Society: "Are you sitting? You'll want to sit down for this one, friends. Today is the cutest holiday on earth — #NationalPuppyDay — and we're celebrating by looking back at some of the fluffy, floppy (and sometimes sleepy) puppies we've cared for!" (Facebook)
• City of San Diego: "Join us March 24 at 10 a.m. for a virtual job fair for youth ages 16-24! All attendees will be entered in a raffle to win one of 100+ laptops. Register now." (Facebook)
• Museum of Making Music: "Our volunteers are getting an in-depth lesson about the Chapman Stick today with stick virtuoso Tom Griesgraber." (Instagram)
• San Diego Botanic Garden: "Have you signed up for any of the many classes we offer at the Garden? With spaces filling up so quickly, we've added April's to our website for registration! Click the link to check out the different classes, including art and photography, health and wellness, and workshop." (Facebook)
• San Diego Central Library: "#OneBookSD is now entering its 16th year and we're once again on the lookout for great books for adults, teens and children to read as a community. Did you read a title that would suit #SanDiego? Send us your nomination!" (Facebook)
• San Diego County Bicycle Coalition: "We had a blast out at the Imperial Beach Sustainability Fest! A handful of folks stopped in for a guided mural tour and to learned about living a sustainable life." (Facebook)

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