🌱 Border 13 Fire + COVID-19 Cases Up + Microgrid in San Pasqual

Hello again, neighbors. It's Wednesday in San Diego and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. Hope you all have a great day. Let's do it...

First, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to sun. High: 72, Low: 65.

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

1. Once again, our firefighters are our heroes. Fire crews contained an area north of the U.S.-Mexico border. The blaze burned 577 acres east of Marron Valley near Border Road. Five people were taken from the burn zone. Paramedics brought two to the hospital. Firefighters continue to contain the fire. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch)
2. It seems like a bad dream that keeps recurring. Over 1,857 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed on Friday. Another 1,387 cases were confirmed on Saturday, another 1,363 cases on Sunday, and 1,062 cases on Monday. That equals 5,669 new cases. If this dramatic rise concerns you, take precautions. Wear a mask, wash your hands fully and often, get the vaccine or a booster as needed. Protect yourself! To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch)
3. Tribal leaders from the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians have "commissioned a new microgrid for the tribal government complex in Valley Center." The microgrid can disconnect from the larger power grid and operate on its own when needed. It will power the area utilizing solar, wind, and other sources for emergency use. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Times of San Diego)

Today in San Diego:

• Ready, Set, Read! Story Time — Logan Heights Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Juneteenth: History, Heritage, and Holiday (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (10 a.m.)
• LEGO Preschool Storytime with Ms. Debbie — Malcolm X Library and Performing Arts Center. (11 a.m.)
• Kearny Mesa Planning Group — Serra Mesa/Kearny Mesa Branch Library. (11:30 a.m.)
• Children Yoga & Stories — San Carlos Branch Library. (2:30 p.m.)
• DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY — North Park Branch Library. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Humane Society: A stray shepherd was found in the gorilla enclosure at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park on Sunday. Visitors and zoo personnel were shocked to witness this wild situation. Officers from the Humane Society rescued the dog who is said to be doing well. (Fox5SanDiego)
• San Diego Rescue Mission: Our residents have specific goals to work towards during their residence at the Mission. In addition, they enter job training and placement to gain skills and find employment to begin their independence. (San Diego Rescue Mission via Facebook)
• San Diego Central Library: Everyone loves a puppet show! Come see 'Three Little Pigs: The Puppet Musical' at the Denny Sanford Children's Library. The 'Noteworthy Puppets' will present the show on Thursday, June 16, 3 p.m. Join us! (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)
• Feeding San Diego: With record high inflation, more San Diegans are coming to Feeding San Diego for food assistance. The demand for food and the increased costs of food have created challenges. See how you can help. (Feeding San Diego via Facebook)

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— Bettyann Pernice

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