🌱 A Baby Giraffe + R.E. Pioneer Honored + Police Accountability

Welcome back, San Diego! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 64, Low: 48.

Here are the top stories in San Diego today:

1. On Monday, a new baby giraffe was born at The San Diego Zoo Wild Animal Park on what would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday. The late Betty White was a longtime animal advocate. "We could not think of a more fitting way to remember (White's) dedication to conservation than watching this newborn giraffe take their first steps," the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance posted on Twitter with a photo of the "brand new wobbly wonder." To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch News Service)
2. After hearing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speak decades ago, Theophilus Logan always wanted to emulate Dr. King. He did so by helping minority families to own homes in San Diego. At a time when persons of color could not easily secure mortgages at banks, Logan helped his clients secure home loans through government programs. Logan guided them through the ins and outs of the process so that they could purchase their first homes in neighborhoods such as Logan Heights, building generational wealth. It is for this reason Theophilus Logan was given the YMCA’s prestigious Martin Luther King Jr. Human Dignity Award on Monday. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (10News)
3. UCSD students have been vocal about BLM and police accountability on campus. Several students at various UC schools have filed lawsuits which allege that there were “systematically-reinforced issues of racism, sexism, and homophobia within the UC-PD force.” Has the situation improved at UC schools? The UCSD Guardian is monitoring the situation. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (The UCSD Guardian Online)

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Today in San Diego:

• Virtual: SNAP Business Alliance Group — SD Regional Chamber of Commerce. (8 a.m.)
• Put Your Best Foot Forward: Foot and Ankle Health (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (10 a.m.)
• Grief Support Group (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (10:30 a.m.)
• Hero of the Barbary & 1812 Wars (Online) — CECRB. (1:30 p.m.)
• FREE Homebuyer Education Workshop — Stone Brewing Liberty Station. (6 p.m.)
• SAN DIEGO NIFTYMIXER — NFT Collector Monthly Meetup. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Zoo: "Betty White was a true ally for wildlife and lover of our planet. In 2013, we had the privilege of celebrating her with the Conservation Medal for her efforts on behalf of endangered species and their habitats. In honor of what would have been Betty White's 100th birthday, enjoy some of her favorite animals at San Diego Zoo." (Instagram)
• San Diego Rescue Mission: "Give back with a click! Shopping on Smile.Amazon.com is a simple way to benefit the San Diego Rescue Mission. The shopping experience is exactly the same, only Amazon will donate a portion of proceeds to the charity of your choice." (Facebook)
• North San Diego Business Chamber: "Know a transitioning service member? Invite them to attend Operation Connect ~ FREE. Operation Connect makes the transition from military to civilian workforce easier. We connect transitioning service members to business leaders, and influential people in the community." Event Online: Jan. 21. (Facebook)
• Downtown San Diego Partnership: "There's so much to explore along the Marina District's waterfront. Keep an eye out for all the exciting locations set to open in Seaport Village this year." (Facebook)
• Feeding San Diego: "Whether you donate, volunteer, or lend your voice, you can make a difference and take inspiration from the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." (Facebook)
• Free smoke alarms for Seniors — The Burn Institute. (Burn Institute)

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— Bettyann Pernice