🌱Apartment Rents Increasing + COVID & Flu Cases Rise + Local Artists

Hello, all! I'm back with your new edition of the San Diego Daily. Let's see what's happenin' around town today:

• San Diego apartment rents are projected to rise fast.
• COVID and flu cases are increasing here — get your COVID and flu vaccines now.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cool.🌞 High: 67, Low: 53

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Here are the top stories today in San Diego:

1. San Diego's already high rental costs are predicted to continue rising through 2024. This information comes from the USC Casden Economics Forecast released this week. How high will rents go? The projection shows that rent increases will go to $250 by October 2024. While San Diego continues to build new housing, it still needs much more to keep up with demand. (Patch)
2. With COVID-19 and influenza on the rise again, San Diego County officials are urging residents to get vaccinations for both diseases now. The latest increase marks a total of 300 cases over the previous week. Flu cases confirmed by labs reflect a jump of 1,201 over the prior week. Don't wait, get your vaccinations now. (Times of San Diego)
3. Don't like to cook? You may want to consider going out for dinner on Thanksgiving Day. It would be wise to make reservations now, so you won't be disappointed. With a wide range of dining options available around town, you can feast at restaurants offering fine dining, at casual restaurants or at fast-food locations. There's something for everyone. Check out the list of open venues: (Patch)
4. Local artists will be featured prominently on the campus of the new Southeastern Live Well Center, which will open in summer 2023. The painters, sculptors, woodworkers and other artists working at the center come from diverse backgrounds and have roots in the community. Their work will be on view for all to enjoy throughout the center’s 65,000 square feet of space. The Live Well Center will provide services for families, older adults and veterans in the community. (County News Center)

Today in San Diego:

• Village Quilters — Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. (9:30 a.m.)
• Bird Walk — Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. (10 a.m.)
• Forensics Lab — Rancho Peñasquitos Library ( Ages 7 - 15). (10 a.m.)
• Tapestry Reimagined — Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center. (10 a.m.)
• Paint a Rock for the Library's Kindness Rock Garden — Family Craft Program: Rancho Peñasquitos Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Saturday Morning Craft Time for Kids — Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library. (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• We're hiring: "And just like that we’re back to the status quo for winter in San Diego. ☀️ 😎 ☀️ #northerndivision #torreypines #gliderport #sdpd #sandiegopd #NoWinterJackets #EscapeTheCold Ready to escape the cold? We’re hiring! Laterals get up to $15,000* to join our team." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Walk through history: "A walk through Cabrillo National Monument Bayside Trail is a walk through San Diego's history. 😍 📷 IG: nancyasamajam" (Visit San Diego via Facebook)
• Have a paw-jama party: "Invite a pet in need to a paw-jama party at your house! By becoming a foster volunteer, you'll give an animal the comfort and one-on-one attention that only a home environment can offer while they wait to be adopted." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Come see the white blood lily: "Have you noticed these blooms popping up all along the path of South Africa? Haemanthus albiflos, also known as white blood lily or white paintbrush, is an evergreen perennial with a long flowering season. This plant is perfect for beginning gardeners as it does not mind a bit of neglect and is easy to grow." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Yummy desserts: "All the desserts that are fit to make (and eat) are available now with Libby App! Check them out: https://sdcl.overdrive.com/col... #pumpkinpie #givingthanks #SDCL #libraries" (San Diego County Library via Facebook)

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Events:

• The Music Man. (Nov. 12)
• Quince & Bridal Festival. (Nov. 13)
• Co-Parenting, Divorce & the Holidays — Vesta San Diego Hub. (Nov. 16)
• The Holidays, Self Care, and Divorce — Vesta Carlsbad, CA Hub. (Nov. 16)
• Sip & Learn at Free Real Estate Educational Seminar. (Nov. 17)
• Lights at the Lakes Holiday Light Show. (Nov. 25)
• Jazz at the Ballroom Presents "HOLIDAY IN." (Dec. 1)
• Add your event

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll see you around!

— Bettyann Pernice

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