​🌱 CHP Officer Shot + SD County Approves Temp Shelter + Artwalk

Morning, San Diego! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

Fog, then sun. High: 68, Low: 57.

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

1. It happened on Interstate 8 in the Mission Valley area. A CHP officer investigating a traffic collision was shot at the scene by a pedestrian. A suspect was taken into custody. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (NBC San Diego)
2. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to provide shelter to asylum seekers arriving at the border seeking humanitarian protection. "San Diego County has established itself as a welcoming community for families seeking asylum," Board Chairman Nathan Fletcher said. "Several years ago, we demonstrated our ability to work with local partners, stand-up a shelter, provide services and help families make connections to their sponsors; and it is important we are prepared to provide humane support for families coming to San Diego." The Board will seek state and federal reimbursements to pay for the cost. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (NBC San Diego)
3. Looking for something to do this weekend? Stop by the Mission Fed ArtWalk in Little Italy. For 38 years, Mission Fed ArtWalk has encouraged new artistic talent in our community. Each year thousands of people attend the event to view and purchase artwork, to enjoy live music, and to join in the interactive art experiences. The event is free and open to everyone. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (KPBS)
4. There have been 394 new cases of COVID-19, but no new deaths related to the virus. COVID-19 hospitalization is up. The cumulative coronavirus totals are approximately 758K cases and 5K deaths. Need more information? Get information about COVID-19 tests and vaccination locations at coronavirus-sd.com. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch)

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Today in San Diego:

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• Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan — Linda Vista Branch Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Housing & Childcare Resource Fair — Malcolm X Library and Performing Arts Center. (11 a.m.)
• Liszt and Chopin: Extraordinary Musical Creativity (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (3 p.m.)
• Spring Fling! — Oak Park Branch Library. (3:30 p.m.)
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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Bettyann Pernice

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