🌱 $50K Sign On Bonus Offered To Paramedics + SDUSD Cyber Breach

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• Falck offers $50K sign on bonus to paramedics
• Parents learn of SDUSD Cyber Breach

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. 🌥️ High: 67 Low: 56.

Here are the top stories in San Diego today:

1. There is a nationwide shortage of EMS professionals, and it has hit San Diego hard. Right now, Falck, the City of San Diego's contracted 911 company, is offering a $50K bonus for paramedics who join Falck to work here. In addition, employees who refer new full-time paramedics will be paid a $10K bonus. Falck is the largest provider of emergency services in the world. (Fox 5 San Diego)
2. The San Diego Unified School District has alerted parents that it has been a victim of a cybersecurity breach. Officials directed staff to change their passwords, as they continued to change passwords for all student accounts. A team of cybersecurity experts and law enforcement personnel have been investigating the incident. Federal agencies have warned school districts that criminal ransomware groups have been active in recent months and will probably continue throughout the school year. (NBC San Diego)
3. Everyone loves those beautiful Christmas lights gracing residences this time of year, but the cost of decorating with incandescent light bulbs can be expensive. Consider switching to LEDs to save money and help the planet. While LEDs may be more expensive at first, they will last 10 times longer, and they will cut down on electric bills by about 85 percent or more. Get a timer so you don’t waste energy during the day. Use reflective materials to amp up the lights you are using. Enjoy the holidays without breaking your budget. (NBC San Diego)

Today in San Diego:

• (SD) Photos With Santa — Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group. (11 a.m.)
• Holiday Pupapalooza Adoption / Fundraiser Event in Carmel Mountain — Second Chance Dog Rescue. (Noon)
• To Kill A Mockingbird — Civic Theater of San Diego. (1 p.m.)
• Starlight Nights at Downtown Chula Vista — City of Chula Vista. (3:30 p.m.)
• The Yellow Wallpaper — Tenth Avenue Arts Center. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Love on a leash: "Northern Division was visited by @Loveonaleashsan this week to help spread some joy before the holiday season. Love on a Leash is a non-profit dedicated to providing an avenue for volunteer pet therapy teams to engage in meaningful and productive animal-assisted therapy." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Adoption meet & greet: "Looking for a BREWtiful way to spend an afternoon? Join us for an Adoption Meet & Greet event on Sat., Dec. 10 at Wild Barrel Brewing Co.! Stop by 692 Rancheros Dr., San Marcos from 2 - 4 p.m. to meet four-legged friends, check out pet-centric vendors and try the famous Berliner Weisse. Plus, 25% of sales during the event will be donated to San Diego Humane Society!" (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• A flower in winter: "It's that time of year again where this colorful plant comes to life and welcomes in the holidays. Poinsettias are a native plant to Mexico that begin to "flower" in the winter. What can be confused as petals, are actually modified leaves." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Kokedama: "December 10, learn the traditional Japanese Living Art form where moss is used as a container for a plant. In this interesting and hands-on workshop, you will learn the skills behind Kokedama and how to make your very own. All materials are provided. Please bring your own apron and gloves." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Give hope, share joy: "The holiday edition of NewsFeed is out now! Our team created content that fit the theme of "Give Hope, Share Joy." You can read about our amazing volunteer Marjorie, food as medicine, and meet Melissa and her daughter Zoey." (Feeding San Diego via Facebook)
• Visit Downtown San Diego: "Downtown has no shortage of picturesque backdrops, and this one is located at @seaport_village. Tag us in your favorite shots, we want to see 'em! 📷: @seaport_village" (Downtown San Diego Partnership via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— Bettyann Pernice

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