🌱 Brilliant Fireball Over SD + Gas Prices Drop + Best Outdoor Dining

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First, today's weather:

Patchy fog, then sun. High: 75, Low: 67.

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

1. Did you see it? The streak of light across the San Diego sky was seen in Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside County at around 10 p.m. on Friday evening. According to the American Meteor Society, the dazzling sight was a fireball, a meteor that burns particularly bright after entering the Earth’s atmosphere. According to Mike Hankey, an observer with the Meteor Society, modeling suggests that the fireball streaked south along the coast. He said the fireball was a random occurrence with no known association to any meteor shower. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (FOX 5 San Diego)
2. For 31 days straight, San Diego County gas prices have dropped. With average prices down to $5.90, its lowest amount since May 13. “Both oil prices and Los Angeles wholesale gasoline prices have dropped significantly because of concerns about future demand,” said Doug Shupe, the Automobile Club of Southern California’s corporate communications manager. “If current trends continue, local gas prices are likely to drop even more significantly.” To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Times of San Diego)
3. We live in a paradise! With lovely, mild breezes, and beautiful beaches, San Diego is a perfect location for outdoor dining. "Outdoor dining played a major role in buoying the restaurant industry over the last few years, and restaurants took note – whether adding, expanding, or elevating their offerings," Susan Lee, chief growth officer for OpenTable said in a news release. "Offering outdoor dining is now a key part of restaurants' business, and we're happy to see that diners continue to embrace it." OpenTable has listed nine San Diego restaurants among its 100 best restaurants for outdoor dining in the U.S. The nine eateries from locations in Carlsbad in the north, Del Mar and Cardiff by the Sea in the center-west, and Harbor Island, Ocean Beach, and downtown in the Gaslamp in the south. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (San Diego Patch)

Today in San Diego:

• Signs at Play! — San Diego Public Library/Central Library. (11:45 a.m.)
• Navigating Retirement: Who do I Want to Be? Finding a New Purpose — San Diego Oasis. (1 p.m.)
• Math and Reading Buddies — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (4 p.m.)
• Yoga on the Waterfront — City of San Diego Parks & Recreation. (5 p.m.)
• 3D Design Workshop — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (5:30 p.m.)
• Pajama Storytime with Ms. Carrie — Serra Mesa/Kearny Mesa Branch Library. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Botanic Garden: Start your day in the garden surrounded by nature. Explore our 37-acre urban oasis – to 4 miles of meandering trails and ocean views. Enjoy 5,300 plant species and varieties, and 29 uniquely themed gardens. (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• San Diego County Library: The #GetConnectedSD program is here to help you access high-speed internet, discounted devices, and digital skills. Learn how to connect by calling 2-1-1. (San Diego County Library via Facebook)
• Downtown San Diego Partnership: We congratulate the Little Italy Food Hall on its 4 years in the neighborhood! The food hall is your one-stop-shop for delicious eats and drinks in the heart of Little Italy. (Downtown San Diego Partnership via Facebook)

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