🌱 Aiding Pets After Ian + SD Minimum Wage Hike + Pick A Pumpkin In SD

Hello, San Diego. I'm here in your inbox this morning with news of what's going on in our town.

• 🐾Aiding pets after Ian — SD Humane Society volunteers help after the hurricane.
• SD minimum wage hike — Will it help, or hurt?
• Guards to patrol in Oceanside — A one-year trial to create a safer area.
• Pick a fresh pumpkin for your jack-o'-lantern.🎃

But first, today's weather:

Turning sunny; 🌞 humid. High: 77, Low: 67.

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

1. San Diego Humane Society volunteers traveled to the hard-hit area of Fort Myers Beach, Florida, where gusting winds and damaging flood waters destroyed that strip of beachfront property. Their goal was to find and help rescue pets in the area. "As you can see, [we're] kind of going house to house right now, street to street, checking to see if anybody needs any pet supplies, dog food, cat food," said Lieutenant Clint Ganus with the San Diego Humane Society Search and Rescue Team. (CBS 8)
2. The minimum wage in San Diego will rise from $15 to $16.30 per hour beginning January 1, 2023. This is great news for the workers already battling the effects of inflation. The cost of living in San Diego is high, and it’s difficult for many families to survive. While the increase will help workers, some wonder whether the increase will push prices even higher. (NBC San Diego)
3. Millions come to visit the Oceanside area every year. So, in an effort to create a cleaner, safer Oceanside, beginning today, the City of Oceanside will have unarmed guards patrolling the downtown, the beachfront, and the civic center areas. The City Council voted to contract with Mainstreet Oceanside at the cost of $1.3 million. Four security guards will work 24/7 to protect the community for one year. If the plan is successful, it will be expanded to other neighborhoods. (NBC San Diego)
4. Yes, it’s that time of year again: The scent of pumpkin spice has started to permeate the air at local cafes and eateries. It’s pumpkin season, and maybe you’ve been thinking about baking a pumpkin pie, bread or cake. Of course, you can buy pumpkins at your local store, but surely you want to find a fresh pumpkin for carving your jack-o’-lantern or making your home-baked goods . Find out more about where you can find a pumpkin patch near you, where you can pick your own pumpkin, and where you can learn how to carve your pumpkin using a step-by-step process. Check it out! (Patch)

Today in San Diego:

• SDWF New Member Orientation — The San Diego Women's Foundation. (10 a.m.)
• Bridge Club — Carmel Valley Branch Library. (Noon)
• Toddler Storytime — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (Noon)
• Fun & Games for Seniors — Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. (12:30 p.m.)
• Lego Club — Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library. (2:30 p.m.)
• DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY — College Rolando Branch Library. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Humane Society:🐶 "Please take a look at this cutie pie's face and tell us HOW anyone could not immediately fall in love?! Curly is a sensitive soul who's ready to start her next chapter with someone special. This precious pittie does well with other dogs but can take time to build trust with new people." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• San Diego Police Department: "And the San Diego Padres are off to the playoffs!" (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• San Diego Botanic Garden: "Our Cactus & Succulent Show and Sale is just a week away! Oct. 8 and 9, we will be showcasing spectacular specimen of cactus and succulents from around the world.🌵 Set up in our 8,000 square foot glass Conservatory, guests will be able to view award winning show plants all weekend and shop unique varieties of plants from our vendors." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• San Diego Central Library: "Did you know that October is #AmericanArchivesMonth? This time around, the City of San Diego, Office of the City Clerk is diving into local history and focusing on the Roaring Twenties! Head to Central Library for Archives Month programming on a wide range of topics, from sharing history of the Gaslamp Quarter during the 20s, to local eateries, to the water development in the City and more!" (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)
• Balboa Park: "Evil clowns and ghouls arrive in Balboa Park! Visitors should be warned that an army of evil creatures is gathering in the southwest corner of the park, along what is known as The Haunted Trail. Beware!"👺 (The Haunted Trail via Facebook)
• San Diego Humane Society: "Thank you to everyone who came out to our 36th Annual Fur Ball last night for a glamorous evening to help save lives! Guests dressed to the nines – or shall we say, the canines – and raised over 1.15 million dollars to make a life changing difference for the more than 40,000 animals relying on us each year!" (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)

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• Pumpkin Palooza Fest featuring 3 bands, 3 food trucks, 6 vendors, & craft beer cocktails. (Oct. 8)
• EdUCate! Oktoberfest. (Oct. 8)
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• Skatoberfest ft. The Untouchables, Beta 7, The Stand Outs, & More! (Oct. 22)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Bettyann Pernice

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