​​🌱 SD Airport Changes + $2M Grandparent Scam + SD 'Sexy Streets'

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Here are the top stories today in San Diego:

1. Travelers beware! San Diego International Airport will be under construction June 5 through the end of 2024. The parking lot at Terminal 1 will close. "However, construction has started on the New T1, which is the replacement of the current Terminal 1," said Kimberly Becker, authority president and CEO. "Passengers should plan ahead and expect that construction and lack of on-site parking will create delays whether traveling to or from either of the terminals at SAN." Travelers can make parking reservations at www.san.org/Parking, or can use public transportation. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (NBC San Diego)
2. A man and a woman charged with racketeering targeted the elderly. They telephoned seniors telling them that their grandkids were in trouble and needed money. They took more than $300K from 10 San Diego County residents, as well as $2M from 70 seniors across the nation. Now they pleaded guilty to federal charges. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (FOX 5 San Diego)
3. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria has unveiled his infrastructure plan which he calls ‘Sexy Streets.’ The plan would repave 54 miles of roads at a cost of $40M. The plan would add bike lanes, improve sidewalks, etc. Gloria said the program would ensure underserved communities get their roads fixed after years of neglect. Find out if a road in your town will become a ‘Sexy Street.’ To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV)
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Today in San Diego:

• Android 101 — San Diego Oasis, Grossmont. (10 a.m.)
• Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan — Linda Vista Branch Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Chess Club — Rancho Peñasquitos Library. (3:30 p.m.)
• Science Club — Weingart City Heights Library. (4 p.m.)
• Spirits at Sunset Cocktail Cruise — Flagship Cruises. (5:30 p.m.)
• Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony — San Diego Master Chorale. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Botanic Garden: Come, see the Dragon trees, Dracaena Draco fruiting in Mediterranean Garden. Staff and volunteers harvest the fruit and plant the seeds that come from it. If you'd like to have one of these Dragon trees for your garden, come get a one-gallon or a five-gallon plant for sale in the Plant Shop. (Facebook)
• San Diego County Bicycle Coalition: Come, join the group rides at SDCBC. This is a casual party pace ride through San Diego. Take a ride and enjoy our beautiful City. (Facebook)
• Old Town San Diego State Historic Park: Looking for something to do during summer break? Why not visit the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park? Visit the Robinson-Rose Visitor Center to find out more. (Facebook)
• San Diego Unified School District: We are stunned by the tragic gun violence that took place at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. We are sad for the students and adults who died in this tragic killing spree. Our hearts ache for the families involved. (Facebook)
• 15th Annual Pancake Festival Memorial Day: Join us at Webb Park, Rancho Bernardo, on May 30, 8 a.m.– noon. There will be a Veterans Memorial Ceremony at 11 a.m. Tickets $10. Free to veterans, active military. (Google)
• The Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial: Join us to honor U.S. Marine Corps Major Megan McClung, and our nation’s heroes on May 30 from 11 a.m. - noon. This will be a live and virtual tribute to our nation's heroes who died in past wars. (Google)

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