🌱 Add Abortion Rights to State Constitution? + Higher Interest Rates

Rise and shine, San Diego! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right. Here's everything worth knowing around town today.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 70, Low: 63.

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

1. Demonstrators, pro and con, marched in San Diego regarding the possible repeal of a woman’s right to an abortion. California already has reproductive rights protections in place, but it may put an amendment to the State’s constitution on the November ballot. "At a time when there is a lot of focus on restricting abortion in many states, California wants to be a leader in saying 'Oh, actually, we think it's important to affirm that a woman should be able to have the right to choose an abortion and we want to change the narrative a bit,'” Robert Shapiro, University of San Diego Dean and C. Hugh Friedman Professor of Law, said. California residents could then vote on the issue in November. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (NBC San Diego)
2. Interest rates are rising! Credit card interest rates, personal loan rates, and mortgage rates will soon rise. How will this affect us locally? According to Alan Gin, economics professor with the University of San Diego, the rise in interest rates should slow down the housing market in San Diego. “With the interest rates going up — that is going to cause payments to be higher —then it might price some people out of the market,” said Gin. “Reducing consumer spending, reducing investment by businesses — that would slow the economy down, and that would put less pressure then on prices.” This is expected to be the first of several rate changes planned by the Federal Reserve. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (FOX 5 San Diego)
3. It has been a clean water issue for years. Now, the State of California is demanding that the Navy clean up the toxic ‘fiery marsh’ dump on North Island. The Navy has discharged 300,000 – 800,000 gallons of hazardous waste per year. Attempts to clean up the dump over the years have failed. The State is now asking the U.S. Navy to complete the cleanup, saying “the removal of the contaminated soils, remediation of the groundwater, and cessation of the unpermitted discharge must be addressed." To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch)

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Today in San Diego:

• A Step-by-Step Guide for Aging Solo (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (10 a.m.)
• Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kinderga Storytime with Mr. Luan — Linda Vista Branch Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Science Club — Weingart City Heights Library. (4 p.m.)
• Teal Revolution Walk and Fundraiser During World Ovarian Cancer Day Weekend — Clearity. (4 p.m.)
• The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical — Casa Del Prado Theatre. (7 p.m.)
• "In The Heat of The Night" — Community Actor's Theatre. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Humane Society: "Our Humane Officers rescued 55 animals from a home today after their owner was evicted, leaving them behind. These animals — 16 adult quails, 30 quail chicks, 8 kittens and an adult cat — were living in deplorable conditions and had been left without food or water. Thankfully, they are now safe at San Diego Humane Society and receiving the care they need while Humane Officers investigate this situation." (Facebook)
• San Diego Police Department: "Our Crime Laboratory contains eight different units. Every day we analyze evidence with varying types of technology. The technology used helps give us leads to identify suspects and victims. Join us as we look at how our Latent Print Unit uses technological advancements in the field to successfully provide investigative leads for both current and cold cases." (Facebook)
• City of San Diego: "It’s officially fishing season at Barrett Reservoir! 🎣 Barrett Reservoir has played an important role in the City of San Diego’s drinking water system for 100 years and offers a variety of recreational activities. Visitors can enjoy boating, kayaking and float tubes, and a recreation area that includes picnic areas, barbecues and restrooms." (Facebook)
• San Diego Botanic Garden: "San Diego Botanic Garden has been nominated for Best Place to Get Married in San Diego's BEST. Be sure to vote for all five nominations by clicking the link." (Facebook)
• Feeding San Diego: "It's CalFresh Awareness Month! Here are a few things you may not know about CalFresh, known nationally as SNAP, a program that provides money for groceries to those who qualify. Our outreach team is here to help you determine whether you qualify and if you do, help you apply." (Facebook)
• San Diego County Library: "Kiana Davenport is an American author of Hawaiian ancestry. She wrote critically acclaimed novels 'Shark Dialogues' and 'Song of the Exile,' both of which explore aspects of life as a Polynesian in Western society." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update.

— Bettyann Pernice

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