🌱 Biz Sticker Shock + ‘Insurance Populations' Of Endangered Species

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First, today's weather:

Areas of fog, then sun. High: 76, Low: 66.

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Here are three of the top stories in San Diego today:

1. Will the outdoor ‘streetaries’ around the City of San Diego pay the new fee to keep outdoor dining places open? Businesses are experiencing sticker shock at the cost. “Between $25,000 to $30,000 a year. It’s now like an additional rent we will have to pay to the City of San Diego,” said Sara Arjmand of Allegro. “How bout cutting those and make it like $5 a square foot for each year for the first, then after that make it $10, then make $15, then make it $20 so the businesses have a chance to recuperate,” said David Rodger of Filippi’s Pizza Grotto. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (FOX 5 San Diego)
2. The Zoo Wildlife Alliance has done research with the Toledo Zoo to show that populations isolated from threats could help preserve these animals from extinction. "This program demonstrates the role and value of zoos in buying time for a species until the primary threats are addressed, and wild populations can be restored," according to James Biggs, director of conservation and population management for the Zoo and Aquarium Association. These isolated animals, called insurance populations, have saved animal species such as the endangered Tasmanian Devil. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Times of San Diego)
3. If you are an early riser, you may be able to view an alignment of five planets and the moon. Appearing east to south in an arc, the alignment will be visible at 5 a.m. on Friday morning. You can see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, along with the crescent moon. To the naked eye planets will appear as bright stars. According to National Geographic, "Having two or three planets huddled together is not all that rare, but the last time we saw a conjunction the five brightest planets was in December 2004." To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch)

Today in San Diego:

• Preschool Storytime — Tierrasanta Branch Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Hullabaloo Music Show! *OUTDOORS* — Point Loma Branch Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Multicultural Health Foundation information table — Malcolm X Library and Performing Arts Center. (11 a.m.)
• Pen to Paper Writing Group — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (1 p.m.)
• Chess Club — Mira Mesa Branch Library. (3 p.m.)
• RoboThink Robotics Workshop — San Ysidro Branch Library. (3:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• City of San Diego: Come to the new Island Avenue Mini Park! With a multi-tiered park, play structures, picnic area, and ADA compliant paths, this $3.1-million project converted an empty lot into a family-friendly location. (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• San Diego Humane Society: Make sure your new puppy gets its first vaccinations before going on big trips. Help your precious pet grow into a healthy dog so that you can have fun adventures together! (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• San Diego County Library: The library is the place to start a new hobby or craft this summer. Find titles for every interest: We have a title for every and any interest: https://sdcl.overdrive.com/col... #books #SDCL #libraries #hobbies" (San Diego County Library via Facebook)
• San Diego Central Library: Come to the Echoes of Africa Exhibition at the San Diego Central Library Art Gallery. Chat with artists Angie Jennings, Christopher Lloyd Tucker, Maxx Moses, and Jermaine Williams. Their work is currently on view at the gallery. (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)
• Feeding San Diego: The goal is to fill the gaps for students to receive free or reduced-price meals over the summer. Feeding San Diego will join with rec centers, libraries, and other nonprofits, to provide food to those in need. (Feeding San Diego via Facebook)

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• Teen Author Book Signing @ Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore. (June 25)
• Still Ill, The Smiths & Morrissey Tribute at Ebullition Brew Works and Live Music. (June 25)
• Start of Lionheart Academy's Summer Camp Season. (June 27)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Bettyann Pernice

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