🌱Bill Makes Sex Trafficking A Felony + Reforming Conservatorship Laws

Good morning everyone! Sip that Caffè Misto/Mint Majesty tea, crunch that English muffin, and read on to find out what's happening today in San Diego:

• SD District Attorney supports a bill to make sex trafficking a felony.
• Mayor Gloria fights for update to conservatorship laws.
• Residents in mobile home parks to be protected.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny.⛅ High: 73, Low: 57.

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Here are the top stories in San Diego today:

1. According to San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan, legislation SB-14, now being considered, is definitely needed to help curtail human trafficking in our county. DA Stephen remarked that it is hard to understand why human trafficking which “abuses not just the body of human beings, but their minds, their souls, their spirits, their dignity, is not considered a serious felony in our state.” She also commented that so far we've really failed our victims." (Patch)
2. On behalf of California Big City Mayors, Mayor Todd Gloria went before the Senate Judiciary Committee in support of Senate Bill 43 (SB-43). The updated law would allow cities to remove those with severe mental illness, or substance abuse, from the streets and into care. The plan is strongly supported by mayors struggling with the homelessness crisis. (Times of San Diego)
3. A new Assembly Bill (AB-1472) affecting mobile home parks, would protect residents from becoming homeless. Since mobile home parks are low cost, residents are often low income, disabled, or elderly. AB-1472 would fine parks that forced residents to move out, then back in, every few months. (Voice of San Diego)
4. San Diegans experiencing homelessness have an opportunity to live in the city’s fourth “safe parking” area in Rose Canyon. The community is part of the city’s Homeless Strategies and Solutions Department, operated by Jewish Family Service of San Diego. It will operate 24/7 and will offer residents a safe place to sleep until more permanent residences are found. Employment assistance, credit repair, and more will be offered to help residents reclaim independence. (Patch)

Today in San Diego:

• Aging Successfully Lectures - Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center (10:00 AM)
• Signing Storytime - College Rolando Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Silver Age Yoga - Carmel Valley Branch Library (1:00 PM)
• OASIS at Rancho Bernardo Facility Tour - OASIS in RB (2:00 PM)
• STEAM Discovery Hour - College Rolando Branch Library (3:30 PM)
• Teen Advisory Board - College Rolando Branch Library (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Urban tree planting initiative: "Celebrate Arbor Day by volunteering with our urban tree planting initiative, Grow Urban! On April 28, join us to help restore Downtown’s urban canopy as we plant trees in the East Village. The event starts at 9 a.m. at 7th Ave & Market Street." (Downtown San Diego Partnership via Facebook)
• Top workplace: "We're honored to announce we've received the Top Workplaces 2023 Culture Excellence Award for Purpose & Values from the San Diego Union-Tribune! This follows being named a Top Workplaces 2022 winner for the second time!" (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Thanking our library staff: "📚 #NationalLibraryWeek is a perfect opportunity to show appreciation for the @SDPublicLibrary staff who work tirelessly to provide access to resources, knowledge, and learning opportunities for their patrons. Keep up the great work! " (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• Learn about a rare legume: "Join SDBG’s Conservation Specialist Joe DeWolf April 28 as he discusses SDBG’s adventures into the wild to find a rare species of legume native to the Southwestern US and Mexico." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Stop misinformation: "Put privacy first! ☝️ Beware of health-related sites that ask for personal info ✌️ Check a page's privacy policy to see if you can trust them Learn more and #StopMisinformationSD! libguides.sdsu.edu/health/avoid-misinformation" (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)
• Clean & Safe program: "Our next monthly walkabout is on Friday, April 28 in City Center! The walk will kick off at Mio + Tuo on Ninth Ave at 9 a.m. Grab a coffee or tea and join us for an opportunity to learn more about our Clean & Safe program." (Downtown San Diego Partnership via Facebook)

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

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