🌱 $4B Plan For Ports Including SD + SB-10 Draws Protesters, Pro & Con

Morning, everyone, let's start this week off right! Sip that coffee, crunch that French cruller, and read on to find out what's happening in San Diego today:

• Biden administration designates $4B plan for ports including San Diego.
• SB-10 draws protesters, pro and con.
• Residents can get access to fresh, healthy foods during CalFresh Awareness Month.

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny. ⛅ High: 68, Low: 55.

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Here are the top stories in San Diego today:

1. San Diego will see an injection of capital to electrify ports and cut heavy duty truck emissions from a $4B plan to boost clean energy across the country. The goal is to break up areas that are “pockets of pollution,” according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), cutting emissions that have caused the pollution problems. By 2045, cutting emissions will save 2,900 lives and provide $29 billion in annual net benefits according to the EPA. (Times of San Diego)
2. Senate Bill SB-10 has resulted in raised voices on both sides of the housing issue. The bill would allow cities to adopt ordinances to build up to 10 units of housing on a single lot in what is known as “transit-rich areas.” Those areas would become sustainable development areas that are located within one mile of public transit stops. Supporters say the bill will help solve the housing crisis. Critics worry about the lack of parking and high density in those areas. (CBS News 8)
3. May is CalFresh Awareness Month, and families and individuals can register for CalFresh at a local event to increase their access to fresh, healthy food. It’s part of the county’s Live Well San Diego plan for healthy, safe, and thriving neighborhoods. Residents may apply to join the CalFresh program at events around the county. Check out the CalFresh, Live Well San Diego, County of San Diego calendar of events here. (Fox 5)

Today in San Diego:

• SD Access for all partnership — San Diego Public Library/Central Library (11:00 AM)
• Mini Movers and Music — Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center (11:30 AM)
• Digital Navigator — Logan Heights Branch Library (11:30 AM)
• Baby Storytime - Logan Heights Branch Library (12:00 PM)
• Dr. Mitsuo Tomita Discusses the End-of-Life Option — Seven Oaks Community Center (2:00 PM)
• Paws to Read — Serra Mesa -Kearny Mesa Branch Library (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• San Diego Zoo: "Precious Paw-traits 🐆 📸: Penny Hyde #Caturday #AmurLeopard #Cubs #SanDiegoZoo" (San Diego Zoo via Instagram)
• Paws on patrol: "Paw-lease, sir! Are you accepting applications for the K-9 unit? I'm all ears! 🐶 This Frenchie is eager to lend a paw at the @SDHumaneSociety’s Walk for Animals event! 🐾🚶‍♂️🐕 #PawsOnPatrol #FrenchieForce #BarkTheBlue #K9Cutie" (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Beware sinkhole: "⚠️🚦 A traffic detour is in place for Escala Drive in Rancho Bernardo. City crews responded on Friday to reports of a sinkhole that opened up on the southbound side of Escala, prompting the closures between Fernando Way and Chretien Court." (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• aCATemy awards: "Shout out to our friends that participated in our aCATemy Awards Stuffed Cat Show! We awarded prizes in the following CATagories." (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)
• National Nurses Week celebrated at The Arc: "Happy #NursesDay and #NationalNursesWeek to all of the amazing nurses out there, especially our nurses at The Arc of San Diego. We are so grateful for your dedication, compassion, and everything you do to provide our clients with a safe and caring environment. We can never thank you enough!" (The Arc of San Diego via Facebook)
• Blooms: "Spring is in bloom at the Garden!" (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)

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