🌱 44% Risk For Wildfire! + Get Your Booster, SD + Memorial Day Events

Get on up, San Diego! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the morning. High: 71, Low: 62.

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

1. It’s a terrifying statistic. Up to 44 percent of properties are at risk for wildfire damage in San Diego. Extreme drought has caused an uptick in wildfires in our area. Last year, 8,835 wildfires in the Golden State leveled 3,629 structures. "Summer in California no longer means the beginning of fire season. Rather, it means we are about to enter the roughest six or so months of a fire season that never ends," said Bill Deverell, director of the Huntington-USC Institute. “Drought and the increasing effects of climate change come together in creating the likelihood — even the certainty — of bigger, hotter and more catastrophic fires year to year," he said. Firefighters are ramping up for the season. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch)
2. Are you 50 or older? If so, you are eligible to receive a second COVID-19 booster. 600,000 citizens are eligible, but only 20% have gotten their second shot. Now with the resurgence of COVID-19, it is hoped that many will return for another booster. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (NBC San Diego)
3. Looking forward to this three-day Memorial Day weekend? Staying home for a barbecue, or heading out to enjoy an event outdoors? From a lake house in San Marcos, to a trip to Seaport Village, to a day at Balboa Park, or for a bonfire on Mission Bay, there is so much to do here this weekend. You can use this time to have a wonderful weekend right here in San Diego. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Locale Magazine)

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Today in San Diego:

• The Green Thumbs: A Children's Garden Club — Mira Mesa Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Conquering Your iPhone Part II — San Diego Oasis. (10 a.m.)
• Blood Drive — Pacific Beach/Earl and Birdie Taylor Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Chess Club — Rancho Peñasquitos Library. (3:30 p.m.)
• Science Club — Weingart City Heights Library. (4 p.m.)
• TERRA FIRMA: A Mesa Dance Concert — San Diego Mesa College. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Police Department: "Join us for Tacos With a Cop at the Northgate Market at 1950 Main St. on May 19, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. This event is like coffee with a cop but with tacos! There's no agenda or speeches. It's a time for you to connect with officers and command staff from Central Division." (Facebook)
• San Diego Humane Society: "We all want to keep our pets healthy, happy and safe — that's a given! One way to do this is to stay up to date on vaccines. While this type of routine care can be expensive, we offer low-cost vaccinations for pets at all of our campuses, including rabies shots for just $12." (Facebook)
• City of San Diego: "Park Social starts soon! San Diego area artists and collectives have been commissioned to create and present 18 groundbreaking projects at our City’s public parks. Join us for kickoff events around San Diego this weekend, May 21 and 22 and look out for future happenings running until November." (Facebook)
• San Diego Botanic Garden: "The Hibiscus by the Lawn are in full bloom! Hibiscus are often grown for these showy blooms, attracting a number of pollinators with their vibrant colors. and sweet nectar. It's flower is also often used around the world to make teas, known by different names it is distinguishable by its deep red color and tart flavor." (Facebook)
• San Diego County Bicycle Coalition: "YOU'RE INVITED! Join us after work for a drink and great company to celebrate Bike to Work Day! Invite all your friends to Ale Tales in East Village starting at 4:30 p.m. The San Diego County Bicycle Coalition will have opportunities to sign up for the Bike Month Raffle, purchase your Bike Month 2022 T-shirt, and become a member." (Facebook)
• San Diego Central Library: "Let the countdown begin! ⏳ In a couple of weeks, San Diego Public Library will be announcing the winners of our 2022 Short Story Contest. Get ready for an evening of revelations, inspiration and creativity in our Neil Morgan Auditorium." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Let’s Bring Some Light to the La Mesa Community! (May 20)
• The Toga Party Band Live At Ebullition Brew Works. (May 21)
• THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED - Concert Series in the Sculpture Garden. (May 21)
• Free Zoom meeting about personal injury lawyer near San Diego, CA. (May 24)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (May 28)
• Poway Symphony Orchestra : A Spanish Festival. (May 29)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.

— Bettyann Pernice

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