🌱 Best Beaches in San Diego + Tentative Deal With Two City Unions

Good morning everyone! Sip that coffee/tea, crunch that toast and jam, and read on to find out what's happening today in San Diego:

• Five are named best beaches in San Diego.
• City of San Diego reaches a tentative deal with two city unions.
• Why we are at the peak of marine layer season.

But first, today's weather:

A couple of showers.☔ High: 63, Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories today in San Diego:

1. Love the beach? You’re in luck! According to VacationIdea.com Carlsbad State Beach, La Jolla Cove, Torrey Pines State Reserve, Mission Beach, and Dog Beach are among the 25 Best West Coast Beaches. Check out the website to find out what each beach has to offer 25 Best West Coast Beaches.
2. The City of San Diego and two major unions have reached a tentative agreement that would cover two-thirds of the city’s workforce. Members of the San Diego Municipal Employees Association and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 127 will vote on whether to ratify the agreement, before the City Council votes to approve or not. (ABC 10 News San Diego )
3. People call it ‘Gray-pril’ and are not happy about adding another themed month, such as May Gray and June Gloom, to the calendar year. The National Weather Service has reported that our region is in the peak of marine layer season due to cold water. Once the water warms, marine layer season will subside. More information on the marine layer can be found here. (FOX 5 San Diego)

Today in San Diego:

• Parkinson's Support Group - San Rafael Parish Hall (10:00 AM)
• Palomar's Floral Design Forum - Rancho Peñasquitos Library (11:30 AM)
• Baby Storytime - Riford/La Jolla Branch Library (12:00 PM)
• DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY - Linda Vista Branch Library (3:00 PM)
• Teen IDEA Lab - Logan Heights Branch Library (3:30 PM)
• Family Board Game Night - Oak Park Branch Library (4:00 PM)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.

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